WALTER SHERWOOD'S PROBATION

BY

HORATIO ALGER, JR.

Author of "Facing the World," "Hector's Inheritance,"
"Helping Himself," "Jack's Ward," Etc., Etc.,




CHAPTER I

WALTER SHERWOOD'S LETTER


"Here's a letter for you, Doctor Mack," said the housekeeper, as she
entered the plain room used as a library and sitting-room by her
employer, Doctor Ezekiel Mack. "It's from Walter, I surmise." This was
a favorite word with Miss Nancy Sprague, who, though a housekeeper,
prided herself on having been a schoolmistress in her earlier days.

"Indeed, Nancy. Let me see it. Walter is really getting attentive. His
last letter came to hand only two days since. He hasn't forgotten his
old guardian."

"Oh, no, sir. He'll never do that. He has a predilection for his old
home. His heart is in the right place."