1/12 CHAPTER VI. "He makes himself ridiculous by putting on airs, and assuming to be more than he is. His father is in a good business, and may be rich--I don't know about that--but that isn't much to boast of." "I don't think we shall be very intimate," said Harry, smiling. Let that stimulate your ambition." "It isn't easy for a half-educated boy to rise to such a position. I feel that I know very little." "If I can help you any, Harry, I shall be very glad to do it. |