"You'll not rob me if you take them all."
"You're always generous."
"Nothing generous about that, old man."
"Oh, I know cigarettes are inexpensive, especially to the son of an American money king; but——"
"I shall not want those things any more," said Art, as if determined to let his new visitor know without delay of his resolutions. "I have quit smoking, Carlos."
The Mexican lad lifted his eyebrows in surprise.
"Quit?" he questioned. "Are you joking?"
"No; I'm in earnest. I've knocked off for good."
"How foolish!" laughed Carlos. "Why, how can you bear to deprive yourself of such a comfort and luxury? Oh, the enjoyment of a good cigarette! Nothing can take its place. A fellow loses a great deal if he doesn't smoke. Next thing you'll tell me that you have stopped drinking."
"I have."