When the two partners returned to the hotel with the proceeds of the entertainment in their pockets, they were in high spirits.
"I feel as rich as Vanderbilt," said Montgomery in exultation.
"And I feel like an Astor or a Gould," chimed in Dean. "Peter Kirby did me a good turn when he discharged me."
"Dean, you are star! I had no idea of your talent."
"Don't flatter me, Mr. Montgomery," said Dean blushing. "You will make me self-conceited. I was lucky in falling in with you."
"Well said, my boy! I see you don't grudge me my share of the credit. We will keep on, will we not?"
"As long as there is any money in it."
"Precisely. Your hand on that."
In pursuance of this agreement, three evenings later they gave an entertainment in the town of Cameron, twenty miles away. Circumstances were not as favorable, but they divided twenty dollars net profits.