GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.

Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col.
Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
"My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.

What does Mr.Manning say to your plan ?" "He makes no objection," said Frank.
"Suppose he had done so ?" "I would not have run away.

He is my stepfather and guardian, and I would have endured staying at home as well as I could." "There you are right, Frank.

Though I have a poor opinion of Mr.
Manning, he is not likely to treat you in a manner to justify your going away without his permission.