The Kind Brother. 29

boarder in a very gracious manner. She was
astonished at his assurance in returning to her,
and told him to seek a lodging elsewhere; but
Fred interceded for his brother, and at last got
her permission that he might share his supper
and bed with him, '

Thus Francis already felt the good effects of
Fred’s influence, which served to protect him
from the results of his bad conduct.

The night was passed in a very different
manner by the two brothers. The elder slept
soundly, careless about the morrow ; whilst the
rest of Fred was disturbed by many anxious
thoughts: he dreaded the manner in which Mr.
Kartmann would receive his request.

The next morning he went with Francis to
his employer, and explained to him ina falter-
ing voice the motive of his visit. He wished to
conceal the bad conduct of his brother, but when
Mr. Kartmann asked the reason why his brother
had left the factory in which he had been work-
ing, Fred told all, as he would not be guilty of
falsehood.

‘All this is very bad, said the proprietor of
the factory, shaking his head, ‘ Nevertheless,’
he added, turning to Francis, ‘I will admit you