Their new acquaintance appeared to take extraordinary interest in this intelligence.
"Is there a man named Wolverton who lives in your town?" he asked.
"Yes," answered Bob, in surprise; "Aaron Wolverton."
"Exactly. This young man," indicating Sam, "has the Wolverton look."
Now it was Sam's turn to be surprised.
"I am Sam Wolverton," he said. "Do you know my uncle?"
"I not only know him, but I knew your father, if you are the son of John Wolverton."
"That was my father's name."
"Then I am a relative. My name is Robert Granger, and I am a cousin of your mother."
"My mother's maiden name was Granger," said Sam, becoming very much, interested. "Do you live here, sir?"