There is no time to be lost.

I have drawn out a hundred guineas of my money, which will, I should say, serve you while you are away; but don't stint it, lad.

Let me know if it runs short, and I will send you more." "I have money, too, father.

I have four months' pay due, besides money I have in hand, for there was but little need for us to put our hands in our pockets." Ten days later, Charlie arrived in the Port of London, and took up his abode at the Bull's Head, where he found the quarters comfortable, indeed, after the rough work of campaigning.

The next morning he took a waiter into his confidence.
"I have come to London to see a little life," he said, "and I want to be put into the way of doing it.