“I did. Do you suppose he is there now?”
“I don’t know. He intends to start for California soon.”
“So I understand. He has a mine there, I believe.”
“Yes.” The clerk hesitated. “I don’t know much about Colonel Mendix,” he continued.
“Does he live here?”
“Oh, no; he comes from Sacramento City.”
“Thank you. And you think he is up at the Gilliford House?”
“He is if he hasn’t left for the West yet.”
“Did he speak of leaving so soon?”
“I heard him tell Mr. Dodge he might take the train for St. Louis to-day.”