e latter's invitation because nothing else seemed likely to offer, and he could not bear to have the other fellows, especially those whose class standing had secured them positions, imagine tha

he wondered if he really wanted to go with him, and after that conversation in the club reading-room he was almost certain that he did not. If Mr. Hepburn had onl

rew away opportunities, I have done so during the past four years. And now I am deliberately going to spend another, squandering my last dollar, in compa

rdian's office on the following morning. There he was received by Mr. Hepburn with

a one myself. I have had prepared a letter of credit for the balance of your property remaining in our hands, and while it probably is not as large a sum as your friend Walling will carry, it is enough to see you through very comfortably, if

" said Cabot. "Y

structions, and do what he paid to have done. Now, how about

places waiting for them, and as I knew you would only want one of the best, I c

we would employ none but an honour man. It often happens that he who ranks highest as a student fails of success in the business

t at this statement, and noting it,

is a gentleman endowed with the faculty of making friends, as well as an athlete willing to meet and able to overcome physical difficulties, I would employ him in preference to a more studious pers

-Mr. Hepburn!" he exclaimed. "Woul

en I found you had made other arrangements that might prove equally advantageou

en, and can I have it?

h the duties of the position will include a certain

uld rather take the position you have to offer t

ardships it may present, nor in what dire

cept it without question, even though it shou

ave done some things, as well as developed some traits, that are to be regretted, I am satisfied that you are at least worthy of a trial in the position we desire to fill. So, if you are willing to relinquish your proposed trip around the world, and enter the employ of this company instead, you m

our permission I will at once telegraph

do not mention that you have entered the employ of this company, as there

t awaited his signature, handed it to his secretary, to whom he also gave some instructions that Ca

ds that may be profitably worked, our attention has been directed to the island of Newfoundland and the coast of Labrador. While the former has been partially explored, we desire more definite information as to its available ore beds. There is a small island in Conception Bay, not far from St. Johns, known as Bell Island, said to be a mass of iron ore, that is already being worked by a local co

rue nature of your business. Finally, you will proceed to Labrador, where you will make such explorations as are possible. You will report any discoveries in person, when you return to New York,

seem s

ur signature before a notary, will, if deposited with the bank of Nova Scotia in St. Johns, more than defray your year's expenses, and whatever you can save from it will be added to your salary. Therefore, it will pay you

have about fi

our ticket to St. Johns is a

velope containing the steamship ticket tha

ou get there. Now, good-bye, my boy. God bless you and bring you back in safety. Remember that the coming year will probably prove the most important of you

t his trunk down to the company's building for storage. On his way to the steamer he stopped at his club for a bite of

e are you going in such a hurry. Not star

. "I am to sail with

n the steps and jump