"I thought everybody had heard of him. I think I'm smart enough to do as much as he did."
Dean learned that his young companion's name was Guy Gladstone, and that his father was born in England, but had come to America at an early age, and was a successful manufacturer. Guy would not tell him where his parents lived.
As their train ran into the depot, Guy said, "I guess I'll go to French's with you and stay one night. I shan't remain in the city any longer for fear my friends will track me."
CHAPTER XVI.
DEAN TAKES MR. KIRBY BY SURPRISE.
Dean found it to his advantage to have in his company one who was familiar with the city. Together he and Guy boarded a Fourth Avenue car and rode through Fourth Avenue into the Bowery, and later through Center Street.
Guy pointed out prominent buildings as they rode along, among them the Cooper Institute and Tombs Prison. Dean's interest was strongly excited.
"I should think you'd rather live here than go out West," he said.
"I'm sick of civilization," answered Guy rather grandly. "Give me the wild untrammeled life of the plains."