eality. All his money was gone except a dollar, on
which he must live for two days and a half, till his weekly wages were
due.

"It's a shame!" muttered Sam, in bitter disappointment. "I was sure my
ticket would win something. Wasn't there two sevens in it? I believe
they cheated."

It was too early yet for breakfast, and he sauntered about idle and
purposeless. Suddenly he came upon the young man upon whose advice he
had purchased his ticket. He, too, had a _Herald_ in his hand, but was
not looking particularly elated.

"He hasn't got anything, either," thought Sam, shrewdly.

Just then he caught sight of Sam.

"Did you draw a prize?" he asked.

"No, I did not," said Sam, gloomily. "I wish I hadn't bought a ticket.
That ten dollars is just throwed away. I wish I had it back."

"Better luck next time."

"What good'll that do me?" inquired Sam. "I'm dead broke. I haven't
got money enough to buy another ticket. Didn't you tell me I was sure
to win with two sevens in my number?"

"I didn't say you were sure. I only said it was a lucky number."

"Well, I wish I had my money back, that's all. I've only got a dollar
to last me till Saturday night."

"I ain't much better off myself, Sam; but it's no use giving up. Of
course a feller can't be sure to win a big prize the first time. It's
worth trying five or six times."

"Where's the money coming from? Ten dollars don't grow on every
bush."

"Can't you borrow?"

"My credit ain't good."

"Then, save up till you have enough money."

"How am I to save when I only get five dollars a week?"

"Well, I am sorry for you, Sam; but I'm just as bad off as you are."

"Are you going to buy another ticket?"

"As soon as I can."

The two parted, and Sam began to reflect.

"Perhaps he is right. I couldn't expect to draw a prize the very first
time. I wish I could get money enough to buy another ticket. Henry
could lend me it as well as not; but I know he wouldn't. He'd just
give me a lecture for buying a ticket at all. I wonder if there is any
way."

There seemed to be none except to try Henry, and, small as the chance
was, he decided to do it.

Henry was just thinking of getting up when Sam returned.

"Back so soon, Sam?" he said. "Have you had breakfast?"

"Not yet."

"I see you have the Herald there. What's the news?"

"I haven't looked to see."

"You don't generally buy a morning paper."

"No; but there was something I wanted to look at this morning."