Horatio Alger

“ This boy seems inclined to be impertinent."
"I answered your questions, madam," said Gilbert, coldly.
"I suppose you side with your friend Carl?"
"I certainly do."
Mrs. Crawford bit her lip.
"What is the object of your coming? Does Carl wish to return?"
"I thought Dr. Crawford might have told you."
"Carl wants his clothes sent to him," said the doctor. "He only carried a few with him."
"I shall not consent to it. He deserves no favors at our hands."
This was too much even for Dr. Crawford.
"You go too far, Mrs. Crawford," he said. ”

“ Crawford, peevishly. "I don't see why I can't live in peace and tranquility."
"I won't intrude upon you any longer," said Gilbert, "if you will kindly tell me whether you will consent to make Carl a small weekly allowance."
"I can't say now. I want time to think. Give me your address, and I will write to Carl in your care."
"Very well, sir."
Gilbert left the house and made arrangements to have Carl's trunk called for. It accompanied him on the next train to Warren. ”