There was nothing scared in the look-hardly an expression of surprise.

But the man saw a mute appeal and a tender confidence that made his heart swell and yearn toward the homeless little one.
"Had a nice sleep ?" he asked, in a tone of friendly encouragement.
Andy nodded his head, and then gazed curiously about the room.
"Want some breakfast ?" The hungry face lit up with a flash of pleasure.
"Of course you do, little one." The man was on his feet by this time, with his hand in his pocket, from which he drew a number of pennies.

These he counted over carefully twice.

The number was just ten.

If there had been only himself to provide for, it would not have taken long to settle the question of expenditure.