"You would spend so much money on me!" he exclaimed
incredulously. "Why, it will cost a thousand dollars."
"Very well, I can afford it," said Mr. Morton. "But perhaps you
object to the plan."
"How good you are to me!" said Frank, impulsively seizing his
friend's hand. "What have I done to deserve so much kindness?"
"You have done your duty, Frank, at the sacrifice of your
inclinations. I think you ought to be rewarded. God has bestowed
upon me more than I need. I think he intends that I shall become
his almoner. If you desire to express your gratitude, you can
best do it by improving the advantages which will be opened to
you."
Frank hastened to his mother to communicate his brilliant
prospects. Her joy was scarcely less than his.
"Do not forget, Frank," she said, "who it is that has raised up
this friend for you. Give Him the thanks."
There was another whose heart was gladdened when this welcome
news reached him in his tent beside the Rappahannock. He felt
that while he was doing his duty in the field, God was taking
better care of his family than he could have done if he remained
at home.
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