"No."
"Here it is," and he pointed to a spacious store, with great plate-glass windows, in which was displayed suits of clothes in profusion.
"Then, Mr. Manton, I believe I will leave you and go in. I want to find out as soon as possible whether my uncle will help me, or whether I must depend upon myself."
"Good luck to you, Ben, then! I will expect to see you to-night."
And Hugh Manton kept on his way down town, to see what work had been laid out for him at the office.
CHAPTER V.
A Young Dude.
Ben entered the great store, gazing not without admiration at the long counters loaded with piles of clothing.
"My uncle must be a very rich man," he said to himself. "Surely he can find a place for me in so large a store."