dollars in his possession.

At the time he was saving his money, he regarded himself as the heir
and future possessor of the estate, and had no expectation of ever
needing it. It had been in his mind that it would give him an
opportunity of helping, out of his private funds, any deserving poor
person who might apply to him. When the unexpected revelation had
been made to him that he had no claim to the estate, he was glad
that he was not quite penniless. He did not care to apply for money
to Allan Roscoe. It would have been a confession of dependence, and
very humiliating to him.

No sooner was school out, than he asked Wilkins to accompany him to
the baker's, that he might make up for the deficiencies of Mr.
Smith's meager table.

"I suppose, if I guide you, you'll stand treat, Roscoe?" said
Wilkins.

"Of course."

"Then let us go," said his schoolfellow, with alacrity. "I'd like to
get the taste of that beastly dinner out of my mouth."

They found the baker's, but close beside it was a restaurant, where
more substantial fare could be obtained.

"Wilkins," said Hector, "I think I would rather have a plate of
meat."