"I think of it," said Grit cautiously.
"Perhaps you are going to Boston," proceeded the stranger.
"I may do so," Grit admitted.
"I am glad of it, for I am going, too. If agreeable, we will travel in company."
"I suppose we shall go on the same train?" said Grit evasively.
"Just so. I am going to Boston on business. You, I suppose, are too young to have business of any importance?"
"Boys of my age seldom have business of importance," said Grit, resolved to baffle the evident curiosity of the stranger.
"Exactly. I suppose you have relations in Boston?"
"I once lived in that neighborhood," said Grit.