“Well, a man must live! If I had plenty of money it would be different. Will you kindly tell me what you want done?”
“I believe I saw you talking with a boy half an hour ago.”
“Yes.”
“Are you acquainted with him?”
“I saw him first at the hotel in Davenport. He is in company with an Englishman, who seems to have plenty of money.”
“I see. You feel more interested in the Englishman than in the boy.”
“Naturally. The boy is probably poor.”
“I want you to become interested in the boy.”
“If there is money in it, I shall certainly feel interested in him,” said Mr. Standish briskly.