Under the Great Bear

s next?" sighed Cabot Grant a

from the Technical Institute, in which he had studied his chosen profession, and the coveted sheepskin th

ed altogether too much time to athletics, and to the congenial task of acquiring popularity, to have much left for study. Therefore, while it had been pleasant to be one of the best-liked fellows in the Insti

was to start at once for South Africa, in the interests of a wealthy corporation. Ned Burnett was to be assistant engineer of a famous copper mine; a world-renowned electrical com

ons, and had more than once resolved to graduate with a rank that should attract the attention of such persons. But there had been so much to do besides study that

ry day. Thorpe Walling, the wealthiest fellow in the class, and

for a degree next June? There is no such educator as travel, you know, and we'll make a point of go

ce had lighted at the mere idea of taking such a trip. "I'd

g of the expense,"

f business. Anyway, I can't give you an answer until I have seen my guardian, who has sent me word to meet him in Ne

nother thought, until he tumbled into bed, wondering what would happen next. Then for a long time he lay a

taken from him by a railway accident, that had caused the instant death of his mother, and which the father had only survived long enough to provide for his son's immediate future by making a will. By its terms hi

ructions of their deceased client during the past five years. Now less than a twelvemonth of their guardi

nted anteroom, his turn for an audience with the busy man. At length he was shown into a plainly furnished private office occupied by but two

to his surprise, recognised him as one who had occupied a prominent position

ake higher rank. At the same time I concluded not to make myself known to you, for fear of interfering with some of your plans for the day. It also seemed to me better that we should talk business here. Now, with your In

iness-like reception, "and have decided, if the funds remaining in your hands are sufficient for

n view," inquired Mr. Hepbu

udying my chosen profession whe

ropose to take this tr

h Thorpe Walling, on

alling, and a man who fail

. Do you

d wish you had chosen

He chose me, and invi

n expense,

t have considered his

or such a venture, if used with economy. And you have decided that you would rather

k I hav

I have no valid objections to offer, and am bound to grant as far as possible your reasonable de

shes to go

r, I will have arranged for your letter of credit, and anything

o, believing the interview to be

usiness affairs to himself, not afraid of hard work, and willing as well as physically able to endure hardships. His intelligence and mental fitness will, of course, be guaranteed by the Institute's diploma. Our company is in immediate need of such a person, and will engage h

which he was a non-resident member. There he wrote a note to Thorpe Walling, accepting his invitation, and expressing a readiness to se

nt?" asked one. "Is your summer

ake an educational trip around the world, during whic

. But I'll wager anything you like, that in his company you will circumnavigate the globe without having done any work harder than spending money. No, no, my dear boy, 'Torpid' is n

y fell asleep that night, after fruitlessly wondering who of his many friends