"And you enjoy your work?"

"Immensely. But when did you reach the city?"

"This morning. As you see, I have lost no time in looking you up."

"Shall you stay here now?"

"Yes," answered Gale, gravely; "my poor uncle is dead. His sickness was
a painful one, and he is better off."

"I am glad you are to be in the city. I hope to see you often."

"You will, if I can have my way. I have hired a handsome and roomy flat
on Madison Avenue, and I expect you to come and live with me."

"I shall be delighted to do so if you will let me pay my share of the
expenses."

"You will pay me with your company. I will receive no other pay. My
uncle has left me all his property--at least a hundred thousand
dollars--and I was rich before."

"I will certainly accept your offer, since I am sure you will like to
have me."

"You were teaching a boy, I believe?"

"Yes; but he is so well advanced now that he does not need my
assistance. I am free to accept your kind offer."