"I'm very much obliged for the trouble you've taken. Are there any charges to pay?"
"None at all. Good day. Hope you will meet with success in the future."
"Thank you. If we do, I'll write you."
"Now we'll jump into a cab at once," said Mr. Harrison, when we were alone.
A minute later we were whirling along in the direction of his mansion.
"I hope you are not taking too much trouble on my account," I observed.
"I don't consider it too much," he replied. "Even if I had no business of my own to call me to New York I would go along if I thought I would be of service to you. You saved my little girl's life, and that debt, as I have told you before, I can never repay you."
We soon reached Mr. Harrison's mansion. Of course Mrs. Harrison was surprised at her husband's sudden determination, but when the situation was explained to her, she urged him to do his best for me.
The dinner served was the most elegant I had ever eaten, and despite the excited state of mind I was in, I did ample justice to it. Little Millie was present, and during the progress of the meal we became great friends.
But all good things must come to an end, and an hour later, each with his handbag, we entered the cab and were off.