wine at his suppers, but he isn't what you would call intemperate. He
would do better work in college if he wasn't so rich."

"So he is rich, then?"

"He must be, for he spends a good deal of money. Pendleton, one of his
classmates, told me that he spent more money than any one in the
class."

"That is why he needs so many extra checks," thought the guardian
soberly.

"I am sorry he doesn't make better use of his privileges," he said
aloud.

"Yes, sir, it is a pity. If he didn't care so much for a good time he
might stand at the head of his class--so Pendleton thinks."

"If he were a poor boy, now, you think the result would be different?"
asked Doctor Mack, thoughtfully.

"Yes, sir, I have no doubt of it."

"When does the supper commence?"

"At half-past eight o'clock."

"How long will it keep up?"

"Till near midnight. The landlord makes it a point to have them close