"I am going on a visit to some of the big establishments out there. If I come across anything that would suit you, shall I put it in your way?"
Brand thanked him gruffly, and said:—
"I don't know. I don't know what to say. The fact is, I don't know where I shall have to live yet."
"Have to live?"
"Yes, have to live. I can't settle anything. I—Oh, damn it, I don't know! Leave me alone!"
He sat staring savagely at the floor, with his head in his hands.
"Brand, my friend," remarked Philip, puffing at his pipe, "you and I have been acquainted for a considerable time now, haven't we?"
Brand nodded, and Philip continued:—
"I'm going to assume the privilege of an old friend, and enquire into your private affairs."