"I may be able to throw a little business in his way. One good turn deserves another."
"I wish you would, Uncle Jacob. Mr. Conway refused to accept a fee, knowing that I could not afford to pay him."
Uncle Jacob asked other questions as the dinner proceeded. Finally Bert brought out his most important piece of news.
"I have just found out that my father is still alive," he said.
"Yes, I knew that," returned Uncle Jacob calmly.
"You knew it?"
"Yes, he has been to see me."
"He has! When?"
"Last week."