but it was favorably received

"What are you up to?" asked Tom, with a quick glance at his companion.   "I was thinkin' we might borrer the money," answered Pat, with a grin.   To Tom this was a new suggestion, but it was favorably received. He conferred with Pat in a low tone, and then the two sauntered down the street in the direction of Jim Norman's home.   Meanwhile we will follow Luke.   He kept on till he reached a shabby brick house.   Jim and his mother, with two smaller children, occupied two small rooms on the top floor. Luke had been there before, and did not stop to inquire directions, but ascended the stairs till he came to Jim's room. The door was partly open, and he walked in.   "How's Jim, Mrs. Norman?" he asked.   Mrs. Norman was wearily washing dishes at the sink.   "He's right sick, Luke," she answered, turning round, and recognizing the visitor. "Do you hear him cough?"   From a small inner room came the sound of a hard and rasping cough.   "How are you feeling, Jim?" inquired Luke, entering, and taking a chair at the bedside.   "I don't feel any better, Luke," answered the sick boy, his face lighting up with pleasure as he recognized his friend. "I'm glad you come."