"I give it up," said Remington. "You might call on Farley again."
"I will."
The visit, however, yielded no satisfaction. The lawyer admitted that he had received a telegram. He positively refused to account for its being a telegram, and not a letter.
"But," said Vernon, "do you feel justified in keeping me ignorant of the whereabouts of my near relative?"
"Yes, since she has not thought it necessary to inform you."
"By the way, Mr. Farley," asked Vernon, after a pause, "can you kindly advance me a part of my next month's allowance?"
"It will all be payable within a week."
"True, but I have occasion for a little money. Fifty dollars will do."
"You must excuse me, Mr. Vernon."
As Frederic Vernon's available funds were reduced to twenty-five cents, this refusal was embarrassing. However, he succeeded in borrowing fifty dollars during the day from a broker who knew his circumstances, at five per cent. a month, giving the broker an order on Mr. Farley dated a week later.