He had a real affection for the unfortunate man's wife, and he proved it generously." "Come to the point," says I."What did he do?
In a business way, what did he do ?" "He put the false bill into the fire, drew a bill of his own to replace it, and then--only then--told my dear girl and her mother all that had happened.

Can you imagine anything nobler ?" asks Mr.Frank.
"Speaking in my professional capacity, I can't imagine anything greener," says I."Where was the father?
Off, I suppose ?" "Ill in bed," says Mr.Frank, coloring.

"But he mustered strength enough to write a contrite and grateful letter the same day, promising to prove himself worthy of the noble moderation and forgiveness extended to him, by selling off everything he possessed to repay his money debt.

He did sell off everything, down to some old family pictures that were heirlooms; down to the little plate he had; down to the very tables and chairs that furnished his drawing-room.

Every farthing of the debt was paid; and he was left to begin the world again, with the kindest promises of help from the generous man who had forgiven him.