“He is a genuine hero,” put in Andy. “He ran a great risk, and all the boys say so.” Jack agreed with him on this point, and a little later, before departing for dinner, spoke of the gold medal he had won. “That medal ought to go to you, Harry,” he said. “And, by rights, I ought to get the second prize, that Sully got. It isn’t fair to do you out of your winnings in this way.” “But you won the medal; I didn’t,” said Harry. “But you would have won it, though.” “That’s so,” said Andy. “I don’t care so much for the medal, but you know I was wishing for the money, so I could go with you fellows on that tour----” began Harry. “Well, if that’s all, I’m going to fix you up on that score,” said Jack, decidedly. “I’ll keep the medal and give you the trip money----” “No, sir!” cried Harry. “I’m going to get that money myself--by earning it or otherwise, or else I don’t go. That’s settled.” And all the talking the Bascoe brothers could do would not shake him from this determination. It was growing toward evening when Boxy’s father, who had been on a trip to New York, came home. He was completely taken aback by the news that awaited him, and very solicitous concerning his only daughter’s welfare. He remained by Minnie’s side all of that evening, and it was not until well into the forenoon of the next day that he ran over to the Webb house. “My dear Harry, how can I thank you for what you have done?” he cried, as he grasped the young hero warmly by the hand. “You saved Minnie’s life!” “Well, I’m downright glad of it,” stammered Harry, not finding anything else to say on the moment. “Mrs. Woodruff is also very grateful. I would have been over before, but I could not bring myself to leave Minnie’s side.” “How is she this morning?” questioned Mrs. Webb. “Very much better--in fact, completely out of danger,” returned the happy father. “Harry, I do not know how to reward you,” he went on, still wringing the boy’s hand. “I am not looking for any reward, Mr. Woodruff. I only did what I thought was my duty.” “Nevertheless, you played the part of a real hero, and you deserve a rich reward--more than I or any other man in Rudskill can afford.” “I was glad to save Minnie for friendship’s sake.” “I believe you, my boy, but I shall not let it rest there, let me tell you that. In a few days I am going down to your father’s store and have a talk with him about you. Boxwell tells me you have said you would like to attend college with him.” “Indeed, Mr. Woodruff, I would, but--but----” “Never mind the buts, Harry. I’m going to talk with your father about it. Boxwell says he wishes you to take the clerk’s place in the store, so as to reduce expenses, but maybe I can fix that up. A bright, brave boy like you deserves a chance in life. Now I must go. By the way, here is a little trifle from Minnie and Mrs. Woodruff which you must not refuse. Boxwell put it in their heads to send it to you.”