Guy Hammersley; or, Clearing his Name — page 104: what you’re looking at

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GUY HAMMERSLEY. 95 she insisted that he must still regard her—separated after that final interview preparatory to his departure. ‘‘But, Guy, why won’t you let me give you some money beyond your traveling expenses ?” she pleaded. ‘‘ You will have your board to pay, and may not succeed in getting anything to do for some time.” ‘*Well, is that any reason I should burden you with my support?” returned Guy. ‘‘ Other boys, younger than I, have made their way in great cities without assistance from their friends. Besides, I know how reduced your stock of money is, and that your expenses will necessarily be heavier with Harold to care for, to say nothing of the cost of the steps you must take to prove that he really belongs to you.” ‘But what if you are not able to obtain a position, Guy?” ‘‘Don’t fret about that. Didn’t I get one at the shoe store within twenty minutes after I lost my first one?” ‘¢ But you lost that one before the day was over.’ ‘‘That was only chance, Mr. Inwood happening to come in there. But I mean to do my best to clear away that stain on my name connected with that lost thirteen dollars. I know I didn’t steal it. Some one must have, and I mean to make it my business to find out who it was. First, though, I will go to the storage company and get that picture for you.” ‘‘Stay at Miss Stanwix’s if she has room.” ? Guy promised and then bade Mrs. Hammersley good-bye—for the train left so early in the morning GEomichboo “S (E(@) m a)