shame that a man with his education couldn't have remained honest
and straightforward.

"As I said above, Pelter, Japson & Company, are going to give up
business here. Just the same, I don't like Pelter's actions at all.
I think he is a bad one through and through-- much worse than
Japson-- who is more weak than wicked. I am going to keep my eyes
open whenever Pelter is around."

Both boys read this communication from Dick with deep interest. Then
Sam read the letter a second time and looked thoughtfully at Tom.

"I don't think Dick is having any easy time of it," was his sober
comment.

"Just what I have been thinking all along, Sam. When Dick says he
wishes he had one or both of us with him, he means it. Just as soon as
the college term comes to a close, I am going to New York."

"Well, I'll go with you," returned Sam. "I did think we might go on
some kind of an outing during July and August, but it wouldn't be fair
to take the time off and leave Dick at the grind alone."

"Of course, I think we ought to go home first," continued Tom, after a
pause. "The folks will want to see us, and, besides, we will want to
talk matters over with dad, and also with Uncle Randolph. They may
want to tell us something about the business."

"Do you think that Uncle Randolph had much money invested with
father?"