"Well," continued Mr. Jarney, "I have summoned you here for a quiet chat."
John wondered what this great man could find in him to talk about.
"Yes, I want to talk with you," he continued. "You are a good young man, I understand. How old are you?"
"Twenty-two."
"Hah! twenty-two; the proper age. Where is your home?"
"In the city, at present."
"I mean, where were you raised?"
"In the mountains of Fayette county."
"Hah! just so. Another point in your favor. Now, then, do you have any money?"
"None; only what I earn here."