Avenue. I don't remember the number, but you can easily find his name
in the directory. His name is Allen Archer."

Walter noted the name in a new memorandum book which he had purchased.

"Where would you advise me to put up on my arrival in Chicago?" he
asked.

"There are several good houses--the Sherman, Tremont, Palmer House;
but they will be beyond your means. Indeed, any hotel will be. Still
you might go to some good house for a day. That will give you time to
hunt up a modest boarding-house."

"An excellent plan!" said Walter, in a tone of satisfaction. "Do you
know, my dear guardian, I shall go out in the best of spirits. I feel
--in Shakespeare's words--that the world is mine oyster."

"I hope you will be able to open it, Walter. You have my best wishes.
Don't forget that you will have to depend on yourself."

"I won't forget it. I wish it was time for me to start."

"It will come soon enough. You had better get out your clothes, and
get them mended, if necessary, and put in order. Nancy will do all she
can for you, and the tailor will do the rest. Better not take much
with you. When you get settled I will forward your trunk by express."

When Nancy Sprague heard of Walter's plans she was much disturbed.

"Oh, Master Walter," she said, in a tragic tone, "is it true that