Mrs. Barry had an
allowance of two hundred dollars a year from a relation. This,
with what she earned by sewing, and her son by his stand,
supported them very comfortably, especially as they provided and
cooked their own food, which was, of course, much cheaper than
boarding. Still, the loss of the young man's earnings, even for
a short time, would have been felt, though they had a reserve of
a hundred dollars in a savings bank, from which they might draw
if necessary. But George did not like to do this. The
arrangement which he made with Paul was a satisfactory one, for
with half his usual earnings they would still be able to keep out
of debt, and not be compelled to draw upon the fund in the bank.
Of course, something depended on Paul's success as a salesman,
but he would not be likely to fall much below the average amount
of sales. So, on the whole, George Barry went home considerably
relieved in mind, though his head was throbbing, and he felt
decidedly sick.
Arrived at home, his mother, who understood sickness, at once
took measures to relieve him.
"Don't mind the loss of a few days, George," she said,
cheerfully; "we shall be able to get along very well.
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