Julius Gibbon flushed painfully, and he trembled with nervous agitation, for he feared something had happened.
“Very well, go out, but don’t stay long.”
Leonard crossed the street and walked up to Stark, who awaited him, looking grim and stern.
“Your uncle is inside?” he asked.
“Yes, sir.”
“Tell him I wish to see him at once—on business of importance.”
“He’s busy,” said Leonard. “‘He doesn’t leave the office in business hours.”
“Tell him I must see him—do you hear? He’ll come fast enough.”
“I wonder what it’s all about,” thought Leonard, whose curiosity was naturally excited.
“Wait a minute!” said Stark, as he turned to go. “Is Jennings in?”