In due time the apple dumpling was disposed of, and two checks were
brought, amounting to seventy cents.

"I'll pay for both," said Jasper. "No thanks. We are old acquaintances,
you know."

He put his hand into his pocket, and quickly withdrew it with an
exclamation of surprise:

"Well, if that isn't a good joke," he said. "I've left my money at home.
I remember now, I left it in the pocket of my other coat. I shall have
to borrow the money of you. You may as well hand me a dollar!"

Frank was not disposed to be suspicious, but the request for money made
him uneasy. Still there seemed no way of refusing, and he reluctantly
drew out the money.

His companion settled the bill and then led the way into the street.

Jasper Wheelock was not very scrupulous; he was quite capable of
borrowing money, without intending to return it; but he had his good
side.

"Frank," said he, as they found themselves in the street, "you have done
me a favor, and I am going to help you in return. Have you got very much
money?"

"No. I had twenty dollars when I left home, but I had to pay my fare in
the cars and the dinner, I have seventeen dollars and a half left."