Guy Hammersley; or, Clearing his Name — page 101: what you’re looking at

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G2 GUY HAMMERSLEY. CHAPTER XIV. BACK TO NEW YORK. ‘¢ Any am I not to be considered in these arrange- ments at all?” broke out Colonel Starr, when Guy had finished. ‘*Whohas given you leave of absence, gir?” ‘‘T was not aware that it was necessary for me to ask for such,” responded Guy, quietly. ‘‘As I said just now, I have made no contract with you, but in consideration of my leaving so suddenly, I will waive the right to receive any pay for to-night’s services.” The colonel consented to be mollified by this con- cession, and so it was settled that Guy should return to New York by the first train the next morning. From Mrs. Hammersley he took money enough to pay his railroad fare, but could not be prevailed upon to accept a cent more. ‘*No, mother,” he said, ‘‘ there is no knowing how you may be situated. You know I do not trust Colonel Starr. By the way, has he made any settle- ment for to-night’s performance?” ‘“No. I didn’t think to ask him about it. Should 2? Isit time?” Gomicboo CS (€©@) m