I may not have more books coming in, but I might have a very good-looking photograph of a very old-looking little man," he said as his eyes twinkled.

"Give my love to Longfellow when you see him, and don't forget to give him my letter, you know.

It is about a very important matter." And when the boy had ridden a mile or so with his fare in his hand he held it out to the conductor, who grinned and said: "That's all right.

Doctor Holmes paid me your fare, and I'm going to keep that nickel if I lose my job for it.".