If you wish to assist
him, it would be better to allow him to fail,
and then advance him the money to put him
on his feet. I am told that his troubles come
from living beyond his means.
"Yours respectfully,
"Carl Crawford."
By return mail Carl received the following note:
"My Dear Young Friend:--Your report
confirms the confidence I reposed in you.
It is just the information I desired.
I shall take your advice and refuse the loan.
What other action I may take hereafter I cannot tell.
When you return, should you stop in Albany,
please call on me. If unable to do this, write
me from Milford.
Your friend,
"Rachel Norris."
Carl was detained for several days in Chicago.
He chanced to meet his English friend,
Lord Bedford, upon his arrival, and the nobleman,
on learning where he was staying, also
registered at the Sherman House. In his
company Carl took a drive over the magnificent
boulevard which is the pride of Chicago, and
rose several degrees in the opinion of those
guests who noticed his intimacy with the English guest.
Carl had just completed his Chicago business
when, on entering the hotel, he was surprised
to see a neighbor of his father's--Cyrus
Robinson--a prominent business man of Edgewood
Center. Carl was delighted, for he had
not been home, or seen any home friends for
over a year.
"I am glad to see you, Mr. Robinson," he
said, offering his hand.
"What! Carl Crawford!" exclaimed Robinson,
in amazement. "How came you in Chicago?
Your father did not tell me you were here.
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