"That is what puzzled me," he owned. "I was sitting by the road-side thinking how I should accomplish it when your little boy came along."
Now it was Mr. Grosvenor's turn to smile.
"He solved it," he said.
"Who, sir?" asked Frank.
"My little boy," said Mr. Grosvenor, still smiling.
"I don't understand," said our hero, puzzled.
"I mean that Herbert shall act as your banker. That is, on account of your kindness to him, I propose to add you to my party, and advance you such sums as you may require."
"You are very kind, sir," said Frank, relieved and grateful. "I really don't know what I should have done without some such assistance."
"Then it is arranged, and you will join us at dinner, which is already ordered. I will order a room to be made ready for you."