s honour at one of the neighbours' houses, and
he was just in the midst of a description of Tokio when a messenger boy
entered with a telegram for him. He opened it at once, and read it aloud
to the company:

"Dear Archie," it said, "return as soon as possible. I sail for Europe
on Saturday's steamer to remain six months, and wish you to accompany
me." It was signed by Mr. Depaw, and there was great applause from the
crowd when he finished reading it. But Archie's face was a study. He
wasn't sure whether he wanted to go to Europe or not, but of course
there was no question about what he should do. He at once telegraphed
a reply, saying that he would reach the city to-morrow at noon, leaving
home on the early morning train.

Of course the reception soon broke up, and Archie walked quietly home
with his mother, who was saddened at the prospect of losing him so soon
again. She soon brightened, however, and began to plan things for him to
do abroad, and soon she entered into the preparation for his departure
with all her heart. But Archie was not so soon made glad, and he didn't
rest until he made his mother promise to accompany him to the city on
the morrow to spend the two days previous to his departure in helping
him get ready. Mrs. Dunn wasn't anxious to make the trip, but for
Archie's sake she consented.

And early the next morning they left for the city, where the time passed
rapidly until the hour of the steamer's sailing. At the pier they said
good-bye. Archie could hardly speak, but Mrs. Dunn was brave. "Archie,"
she said, "God has been with you so far and he will keep you yet. And
remember that a boy with honest ambition will always get along. You
are sure to have friends about you always, for you have proved that
you possess energy, perseverance and a good heart." She said good-bye
without a tear, but as the steamer left the pier Archie saw, on looking
back, a sweet mother seated on a coil of rope, with her handkerchief to
her eyes.

THE END.

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