Say," he went on in a whisper, "I'm going to pay yer back that
two dollars soon as I kin."
"And how is your father?"
"He is a bit better to-day--he was awful yesterday. Can I see yer here
in a few days?"
"Why?"
"About that money. I want yer to have it back. It's the first time I
took anything."
"Yes, you can see me," replied Richard, somehow pleased at the idea
of becoming better acquainted with the urchin, in whom he found himself
taking a strong interest. "You can generally meet me at the same time
you've met me to-day."
"All right. I'll have der chink in a few days, see if I don't. Have
an _Evening Telegram_ or _Mail and Express_?" "I haven't any
change," replied Richard.
"Ho! what yer take me for?"
And, thrusting a copy of each paper in Richard's hand, Pep darted
across to the Elevated Station, crying his wares as he went.
"Not such a bad chap, I guess," said Frank. "I have seen worse fellows
than him reform. I must see if we can't get him in our mission."
"I'll go right down to West Street with these letters," returned
Richard. "They may be very important."
"I'm sorry I can't go with you," said Frank, "but I'm going out with
mother. Will you be long?"
"I guess not. Of course I can't tell. Doc Linyard may want me to do
something for him--write a letter or so, and that all takes time.
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