We
live only a short way from here. I shall lead my horse, and you must
follow on. Supper is waiting for us; and after we have been refreshed
by a cup of hot coffee and something substantial, I shall insist on
being allowed to prove my thankfulness in some way or other.'
"This kindness, George had neither the strength nor the will to
refuse.
"Following on, he soon reached with them, the house of Dr. Perry. Such
a supper the famished boy had not seen since his parents' death, and
he did full justice to it.
"The doctor's delicate kindness and cordial manner so won the boy,
that during the evening he told him his whole story, of his hard
struggles and dreadful temptation, and ended by producing the
pocketbook, and asking the doctor's advice as to the manner of
restoring it.
"His kind friend suggested that there might be some clew to be found
inside as to whom it belonged.
"Opening it, George carefully examined every part, and sure enough,
found a card with the probable name and address of the owner.
"'Now, my boy, it is too late to-night, but in the morning you can go
find the place, inquire for the lady, and then ask "if her husband
left last night in the train for ----.
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