"Mr. Bundy," said Oliver honestly, "it will cost you considerable to pay my expenses. I should like very much to go, but do you think it will pay you to take me?"
"You're considerate, boy, but don't trouble yourself about that. You are company to me, and I'm willing to pay your expenses for that, let alone the help you may give me."
"Thank you, Mr. Bundy. Then I will say no more. What day do you think you will start?"
"To-day is Tuesday. We will start on Saturday. Can you be ready?"
Oliver laughed.
"There won't be much getting ready for me," he said. "All my business arrangements can be made in half an hour."
Bundy smiled. Our hero's good spirits seemed to enliven his own. He was not only getting used to Oliver's company, but sincerely attached to him.
CHAPTER XXV.
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS.
N ICHOLAS BUNDY went downtown the next morning. Contrary to his usual custom, he did not invite Oliver to accompany him.