l, as a slight acknowledgment of his services.

Though Philip had declined receiving any payment, it did seem to him
now that this amount of money would relieve him from considerable
embarrassment. He therefore drew a penknife from his pocket and cut open
the envelope.

What was his amazement when he drew out three bills--two twenties and
a ten--fifty dollars in all! There was a slip of paper, on which was
written, in pencil:

"Don't hesitate to use this money, if you need it, as you doubtless
will. I can spare it as well as not, and shall be glad if it proves of
use to one who has done me a great service. JOHN LOVETT."

"What's that!" asked the landlord, regarding Philip with interest.

"Some money which I did not know I possessed," answered Philip.

"How much is there?"

"Fifty dollars."

"And you didn't know you had it?" asked the publisher--rather
incredulously, it must be owned.

"No, sir; I was told not to open this envelope till I was fifty miles
away from where it was given me. Of course, Mr. Gates, I am now able to
pay all my bills, and to repay you for what you handed Mr. Gunn."

"I am pleased with your good fortune," said the landlord cordially.

"Thank you, sir."

"But I am sorry your knavish partner has cheated you out of so much
money."

"I shall make him pay it if I can," said Philip resolutely.

"I approve your pluck, and I wish you success."

"He owes you money, too, Mr. Gates. Give me the bill, and I will do my
best to collect it."

"If you collect it, you may have it," said Gates. "I don't care much
for the money, but I should like to have the scamp compelled to fork it
over."

"I wish I knew where he was likely to be," said Philip.

"He may go to Knoxville," suggested the publisher.

"How far is that?"

"Ten miles."

"What makes you think he will go to Knoxville?" asked the landlord.

"He may think of giving a performance there. It is a pretty large
place."

"But wouldn't he be afraid to do it, after the pranks he has played
here?"

"Perhaps so. At any rate, he is very likely to go there."

"I will go there and risk it," said Philip. "He needn't think he is
going to get off so easily, even if it is only a boy he has cheated."

"That's the talk, Mr. Gray!" said the landlord. "How are you going?" he
asked, a minute later.

"I can walk ten miles well enough," answered Philip.

He had considerable money now, but he reflected that he should probably
need it all, espec