“No, sir, but Adelbert is.”
“Do you know where to find the clothing house of A. Shuman?” asked the gentleman, addressing Adelbert.
“Yes, sir; I am going there myself to buy a suit of clothes.”
“Then take your cousin with you and help him select a suit.”
“But, sir, I only lost my coat.”
“I certainly can do no less than buy you a complete suit. Then I shall hope to have the pleasure of entertaining you both at dinner at my house in Mt. Vernon Street. We dine at two o’clock. Wait a minute and I will give you an order on Mr. Shuman for a suit.”
He tore a leaf from his memorandum book and wrote upon it these words:
“Allow the bearer to select clothing to the amount of thirty-five dollars, and charge the same to my account.
“Franklin Wentworth.”
“Please read this,” he said to Ben.
“Isn’t that a great deal to spend for a suit, sir?” asked Ben.