“A good thought. You may say that you have fallen in with a lady who is disposed to befriend you, and who will provide for you for the present.”
“I will do so.”
“Don’t mention any names, however.”
“Very well.”
Ben would like to have asked why, but did not feel at liberty to do so.
“Are we going to stay here—in New York?” he asked.
“Not long. I can’t tell how long.”
“How am I to spend my time while I am here?”
“As you please. I only exact that you shall be here at meals. Of course I don’t want you to get into any scrapes.”
“I can promise that,” said Ben earnestly.