“I think so, too, Tom, and we’ll have a regular first class lay out.”
“It will be immense, Bob, I know ’twill,” said Tom, with enthusiasm. “I never had a big dinner, Bob.”
“No, I should think you never did, but you won’t be hungry, Tom, when you get done with the one we will have tonight.”
“I hope I won’t, Bob.”
“So do I,” answered Bob, comically.
“When will Herbert be here?” asked Tom, looking at the large Tribune clock.
“It’s time for him to show up now.”
“I should think so, too,” replied Tom, with an expression of doubt.
He was thinking about that morning’s experience when Herbert failed to appear till after he had breakfasted.
In a little time young Randolph joined them. He was as much surprised as Tom had been at the change made in Bob’s personal appearance by his handsome new suit.