Horatio Alger

“ In revealing it I make Mrs. Brent my enemy, and shall forfeit the help she is giving me."
"If it is really of advantage to me, and I am able to make up your loss to you, I will do it," said Phil.
"That is sufficient. I will trust to your honor. You look like a boy who will keep a promise though not legally bound."
"You only do me justice, Mr. Raynor."
"Then cast your eye upon this paper and you will know the secret."
"Is it a will?" exclaimed Phil, in surprise.
"Yes, it is the will of the late Gerald Brent. By it he bequeaths to you five thousand dollars." ”

“ You seem to me very unreasonable in expecting me not only to give you the house rent-free, but also to give you a salary. I would like to know what you do to merit a salary. You merely take care of the house. As for that, there are plenty who would be glad to take charge of so good a house, and pay me a fair rent. ”

“ Mr. Carter, can you spare me a couple of days?" asked Philip.
"Certainly, Phil," answered the old gentleman. "May I ask how you wish to dispose of the time?"
"I would like to go to Planktown to see my friends there. It is now some months since I left the village, and I would like to see my old friends."
"The desire is a natural one. Your home is broken up, is it not?"
"Yes, but I can stay at the house of Tommy Kavanagh. I know he will be glad to have me." ”