I beg you to listen.

It has taken me some time to make up my mind to tell you the truth--to warn you, and now I must.

To begin with, Merriwell comes of an uncertain family, although, I believe, he has an uncle who has some money, and that uncle is paying the fellow's way through Fardale Academy." "What do I care about his family, so long as I know him to be a noble fellow! You forget, sir, that he has twice saved my life!" "No, I have not forgotten.

I do not blame you for being grateful, but you must know the whole truth about him.

Frank Merriwell is a gambler--he plays cards for money." "I don't believe it!" were the words that came from Inza's lips, and sent a thrill of shame through the lad behind the tree.
"But it is true, and I can prove it.