My tastes are for an active business life, and I don't care for a
profession."
"Do you think your stepfather will give you a start?"
"In the way of money?"
"Yes."
"I don't know. If he won't, I have still fifty dollars in the savings
bank, which I have saved from my pocket money. I will take that."
"Mr. Frank, will you promise not to be offended at what I'm going to
say?"
"I don't think you would say anything that ought to offend me, Richard."
"Then I want you to take the money that comes to me by the will--Mr.
Manning is to pay it to me on Monday. I don't need it, and you may."
Frank shook his head.
"You are very kind, Richard, but I will get along with fifty dollars,
unless Mr. Manning supplies me with more. If I really need money at any
time, I will think of your offer."
"That's something, at any rate," said Richard. partly reconciled. "You
won't forget it now, Mr. Frank?"
"No, Richard, I promise you."
Frank left the stable and went thoughtfully into the house.
CHAPTER IX
THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX
Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he
would not return till later in the evening.
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