I needed money--I've told old tabby Tappan so again and again.

In a year I'll have all the money I need--so what's the harm if I borrow a little and promise to pay when I'm of age ?" Geraldine considered a moment: "It's curious," she reflected, "but do you know, Scott, I never thought of doing that.

It never occurred to me to do it! Why didn't you tell me ?" "Because," said her brother with an embarrassed laugh, "it's not exactly a proper thing to do, I believe.

Anyway, they raised a terrible row about it.

Probably that's why they have at last given me a decent quarterly allowance; they think it's safer, I suppose--and they're right.