"Oh no. He would give me fifty pounds a year. And there would be the
copying besides."

"That's a great deal!" cried Mr. Galloway. "It appears to me to be
good pay," replied Arthur. "But he would lose a great deal more than
that, if he had to attend the cathedral himself. He said it would ruin
his teaching."

"Ah! self-interest--two for himself and one for you!" ejaculated the
proctor. "What does Mr. Channing say?"

"I have said nothing at home. It was of no use telling them, until I
had spoken to you. Now that my prospects are gone--"

"What prospects?" interrupted Mr. Galloway.

"My articles to you, sir. Of course there's no chance of that now."

Mr. Galloway grunted. "The ruin that Chancery suits work! Mark you,
Arthur Channing, this is such a thing as was never asked a proctor
before--leave of absence for two hours in the best part of the day! If
I grant it, it will be out of the great friendship I bear your father."

"Oh, sir! I shall never forget the obligation."

"Take care you don't. You must come and work for two hours before
breakfast in a morning."

"Willingly--readily!" exclaimed Arthur Channing, his face glowing.