Larry would not have accepted it had he known that Hector was nearly
as poor as himself, but, supposing him to be the heir of a large and
rich estate, he felt no hesitation.
"Thank you very much, Hector," he said; "you had always a kind
heart. This money will do my father very much good. I will send it
to him to-day."
"Do you generally stand here, Larry?" asked Hector.
"Yes."
"Then I will take pains to see you again."
"Shall you stay long in the city, Master Hector?"
"Not Master Hector."
"Then Hector, if you don't mind."
"I shall be here for the present--I don't know how long."
"Then let me black your boots for nothing every time you come by--I
want to do something for you."
"Thank you, Larry; but I don't like to have a friend perform such a
service. Remember me to your father when you write."
"I wish I could do something for Larry," said Hector, to himself, as
he walked away. "As it is, I stand in need of help myself."
He was to make a friend that day under rather unusual circumstances.
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