You must come with me and explain how you came in possession of the bonds you gave this boy." "They were put in my hands by an acquaintance.

If there is anything wrong, I am not to blame." "In that case no harm will come to you; but now you must come along." After his experience, Frank walked to his boarding place.

He was quite ready for six o'clock.
When he entered the dining room, his hostess introduced him to all.
A young man sat next to him and entered into conversation.
"What do you do, Mr.Courtney ?" "I have taken an agency to sell tea for the Great Pekin Tea Company.

I am to begin to-morrow." "I am afraid you won't like it.

A friend of mine tried it once and came near starving." This was not encouraging, but Frank was not going to despair before he had fairly begun his work.
"I find that boys receive such small wages," Frank continued, "that I preferred to try an agency." "Quite true," said Mr.Preston, condescendingly.