“What is that?”

“Montana.”

“Do you really think it would be wise for me to go there?”

“Think? I haven’t a doubt about it.”

“I have money enough to get there, but not much more. I should soon have to find work, or I might get stranded.”

“Come back with me, and I’ll see you through. I’ll make a bargain with you. Go round with me here, and I’ll pay your fare out to Montana.”

“If you are really in earnest I will do so, and thank you for the offer.”

“Jefferson Pettigrew means what he says. I’ll see you through, Rodney.”

“But I may be interfering with your other friend, Louis Wheeler.”

“I shall soon be through with him. You needn’t worry yourself about that.”