“I will try and get six when Mr. Fairchild gets back.”

“I wish you success.”

“You don’t feel any grudge against me for taking your place?”

“No; it wasn’t you who got me discharged.”

“I thought you’d be in to get a letter of recommendation from cousin David.”

“Would he give me one?”

“I don’t know. Are you trying to get a place?”

“No.”

Felix looked surprised.

“You ain’t rich, are you?” he asked.