Yes, Frank," he said, with a touch of the old humour, "they took it away when they should have doubled it.

I did not care.

When I had money I gave it to him without counting, so when I could not pay I thought Bosie would pay, and I was content.

But at once I discovered that he expected me to find the money.

I did what I could; but when my means were exhausted, the evil days began.