"And it may be necessary for me to know more. I will ask you a few questions, and report your answers to our directors at their meeting next week."
"Thank you, sir; but I think we will postpone discussing the matter this morning."
"Is any time better than the present?" inquired Townsend.
Grit did not care to say much about himself until after he had fulfilled his errand in the city. He justly felt that with such an important charge it was necessary for him to use the greatest caution and circumspection. Still, there was a bare possibility that the man beside him was really what he claimed to be, and might have it in his power to give him a business commission which he would enjoy.
"If you will call on me at the Parker House this evening," said Grit, "I will speak with you on the subject."
"Whom shall I inquire for?" asked the Fall River manufacturer.
"You need not inquire for any one. You will find me in the reading-room at eight o'clock."
"Very well," answered Mr. Townsend, appearing satisfied.
The conversation drifted along till they reached Exeter.