2. How had Hughie tried to earn money? What did he ultimately become?
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Baron Hausberg was one of the richest men in Europe. He was a great friend of Alan Trevor. Alan Trevor had invited him to pose as a model for a beggar. The millionaire dressed himself as a beggar and posed for Trevor. At this juncture, Hughie dropped in at the studio to meet Trevor. He looked at the model beggar and mistook him for a real beggar. Pitying him, he offered a sovereign. The kindness of Hughie moved the Baron. He collected all the details about Hughie from Trevor. He came to know about the condition, the Colonel had laid for the engagement between Hughie and Laura Merton. He decided to reward Hughie. He sent a sealed envelope through a messenger to Hughie. Opening it, Hughie found a cheque for ten thousand pounds. It was the wedding present from an old beggar- the 'model millionaire'.