Of the less important characters in our story it may be said that Byron Warden has had a story published in the nickel library, and is very proud of this measure of success.  He continues to write poems for the Century and other prominent magazines.  They always come back to him “respectfully declined,” but he cherishes the hope that some day he will receive a more favorable answer.

Valentine Burns holds a place in Mr. Crawford’s office and is giving excellent satisfaction.  Simon Rich, formerly head clerk for Mr. Flint, has proved a defaulter, and is a fugitive in Canada.  Sam Perkins still dazzles the world with his showy neckties, but thus far has only risen to ten dollars a week.

Mr. Grant and his wife are happy in Andy’s success, and there is no danger of the farm passing from their possession.  Quite unexpectedly the farmer has received a check from Nathan Lawrence, the defaulting cashier of the Benton bank, for a thousand dollars, with assurance that in time the entire three thousand dollars will be paid up.

“After all father,” writes Andy, “it was lucky for me that I had to leave school.  It was the beginning of my present prosperity.”

THE END.