“Who are you?” he demanded, looking bewildered.
“Don’t you remember your old companion on the Vesta?”
“Bernard Brooks!” ejaculated Professor Puffer in deep amazement.
CHAPTER XXXVI. PROFESSOR PUFFER BECOMES AN ALLY.
Professor Puffer let his eye glide slowly over Bernard’s figure. He noted not only his increase in size, but his neat dress, and bright and handsome face.
“How long have you been in America?” he asked abruptly.
“I arrived yesterday by the Etruria.”
“You seem well and prosperous,” went on Puffer, with an envious sigh.