well, and want to take a walk."

"Yes," answered Herbert, "as soon as I have run home to tell mother
where I am."

"That's a good fellow. You shan't lose anything by it. I'll give you
ten cents."

"You needn't pay me anything, Eben. I'll do it as a favor."

"You're a trump, Herbert. Come back as soon as you can."

When Eben was released from the store, he went over to the hotel,
and inquired for Mr. Melville, leaving his unsuspecting young
substitute in the post office.






CHAPTER VIII.

EBEN'S ASSURANCE.





"A young man wishes to see you, Mr. Melville," said the servant.