was quite natural that he should give his feelings expression in some
substantial token of his gratitude.

Before he left Rippleton, a check for five hundred dollars was placed in
the hands of George Weston, with directions to give four hundred of it
to the Butterfly, and one hundred to the Zephyr. In the division of the
Butterfly's share, Mr. Walker desired that one hundred dollars should be
given to Tony, and twenty-five dollars apiece to the crew; consenting,
however, to let the whole sum be common property if the club desired.

This liberality was certainly munificent, princely; but Mr. Walker's
wealth was quite sufficient to enable him to gratify his generous
impulses. Tony said he felt a little "ticklish" about taking it, at
first; but George assured him that Mr. Walker would feel hurt if he did
not, and he concluded to accept it.

"But what shall we do with it, George?" asked the young hero, who was
not a little embarrassed by the possession of so much money.

"That is for you to decide."

"What _can_ we do with it?"

"It will buy heaps of candy," suggested George, with a smile.

"Candy!" said Tony, contemptuously.

"You can make a fund of it if you like."

"What for?"