"I wish I could arrange to travel. I should like to see something of
the world."

"Why not? You might get an agency of some kind. One college vacation--
last summer--I traveled about as book agent."

"How did you like it?"

"Not very much. I met with a good many rebuffs, and was occasionally
looked upon with suspicion, as I could see. Still, I made a living,
and brought back thirty dollars to start me on my new term."

"Just what my supper cost the other evening."

"Yes; I didn't think it wise to spend the money in the same way."

"You have cheered me up, Gates. I really believe I shall like to spend
a year in some kind of business."

"Write your guardian to that effect. He may be blaming himself for his
agency in your misfortune, and a cheerful letter from you will
brighten him up."

"All right! I will."

Walter sat down and dashed off the following note:

"DEAR GUARDIAN: Your letter just received. I won't pretend that I am
not sorry for the loss of my money, but I am sure that you acted for