of Wall and New Streets he came suddenly upon a large-sized
bootblack, whose face looked familiar.

"Tom Calder!" he exclaimed. "Is that you?"






CHAPTER IX

'UNCLE GODFREY PARTS FROM GRANT





When Tom Calder turned round and saw who had addressed him, he
turned red with mortification, and he tried to hide his blacking
box. He was terribly mortified to have it known that he had been
forced into such a business. If Tom had nothing worse to be ashamed
of he need not have blushed, but he was suffering from false shame.

"When did you come to the city?" he stammered.

"Only this morning."

"I suppose you are surprised to see me in this business," said Tom,
awkwardly.