"Are you going to leave college now?"

"No; this help is providential. I will never be distrustful again."

"I wish Creswell could see how much happiness his gift has brought
with it," thought Walter.




CHAPTER VII

WALTER'S EXPERIMENT BEGINS


After a conference between Walter and his guardian it was decided that
he should wait till the first of September before seeking for any
business position. Walter, who was somewhat impulsive, was disposed to
start at once, but Doctor Mack said: "No, you are entitled to a
vacation. When your class resumes study at Euclid, it will be time for
you to begin to earn your living."

"I am not sure that I deserve a vacation," said Walter frankly. "I
have not studied as hard at I ought."

"Very probably. You have not been in earnest. You are a year older
now, and you have a better understanding of your position."

"You are very charitable, my dear guardian," said Walter.