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Book, page 111 / 200 and considerate." "Pays you well, eh?" "He pays me more than I could get anywhere else." "Pays all your hotel and traveling expenses, eh?" "Of course." "And a good salary besides?" "Yes." "Herbert," said Eben, suddenly, "I want you to do me a favor." "What is it?" "You've always known me, you know. When you was a little chap, and came into the store, I used to give you sticks of candy." "I don't remember it," answered Herbert, truthfully. "I did, all the same. You were so young that you don't remember it." "Well, Eben, what of it?" "I want you to lend me ten dollars, Herbert, in memory of old times." Herbert was generously inclined, on ordinary occasions, but did not feel so on this occasion. He felt that Eben was not a deserving object, even had he felt able to make so large a loan. Besides, he could not forget that the young man who now asked a favor had brought a false charge of stealing against him. "You will have to excuse me, Eben," he answered. "To begin with, I cannot afford to lend so large a sum." "I would pay you back as soon as I could."
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