Cast Upon the Breakers

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I will not attempt to estimate Rodney's present wealth, but he is
already prominent in financial circles in his adopted State. Philip
Carton is prospering, and is respected by his new friends, who know
nothing of his earlier life.

As I write, Rodney has received a letter from his old guardian, Benjamin
Fielding. The letter came from Montreal.

"My dear Rodney," he wrote. "I have worked hard to redeem the past, and
restore to you your fortune. I have just succeeded, and send you the
amount with interest. It leaves me little or nothing, but my mind is
relieved. I hope you have not had to suffer severely from my criminal
carelessness, and that you will live long to enjoy what rightfully
belongs to you."

In reply Rodney wrote: "Please draw on me for fifty thousand dollars.
I do not need it, and you do. Five years from now, if you can spare the
money you may send it to me. Till then use it without interest. I am
worth much more than the sum my father intrusted to you for me."

This offer was gratefully accepted, and Mr. Fielding is now in New York,
where he is likely to experience a return of his former prosperity.

As for Rodney, his trials are over. They made a man of him, and proved a
blessing in disguise.