"There is money wanted in many ways, sir; a favourable termination to
the suit was counted upon so certainly. For one thing, it is necessary
that my father should try the German baths."

"Of course, he must try them," cried Mr. Galloway.

"But it will cost money, sir," deprecated Arthur. "Altogether, we have
determined to do what we can. Constance has set us the example, by
engaging herself as daily governess at Lady Augusta's. She goes on
Monday."

"Very commendable of her," observed the proctor, who loved a gossip
like any old woman. "I hope she'll not let those two unruly girls worry
her to death."

"And I was casting about in my mind, this morning, what I could do to
help, when I met the organist," proceeded Arthur. "He chanced to say
that he could find no one to take the music copying. Well, sir, I
thought it over, and at one o'clock I went to ask him to give it to me.
I found him at the organ, in a state of vexation. Jupp had resigned his
post, and Mr. Williams had no one to replace him. The long and the
short of it is, sir, that he offered it to me."

"And did you accept it?" crossly responded Mr. Galloway.

"Of course I could not do that, sir, until I had spoken to you. If it
were possible that I could make up the two hours to you, I should be
very glad to take it."

"And do it for nothing, I suppose?"