"True. We have been very careful not to discuss the matter within the hearing of anyone."
"What can we do?"
"We must wait. You must find out where your aunt is before you can take any steps."
"Suppose she has gone to California?"
"We can follow her."
There was, however, one serious impediment in the way of going to California. Vernon used up his allowance as fast as he received it, and was even a little in debt. Again, California was a large place, and though probably his aunt might be in San Francisco, it was by no means certain. The money, however, was the chief consideration.
"How are you fixed financially, Remington?" asked Vernon.
"Why do you ask?"
"If you could lend me five hundred dollars we might start to-morrow."
"Where do you think I could raise five hundred dollars?" asked Remington coolly.