Grant was no longer surprised at the little boy's delicacy. It was clear that he needed more amusement and more exercise. “Perhaps,” he thought, “I can induce Herbert to exercise more.”
“When do you take dinner?” he asked.
“At half-past six. There is plenty of time.”
“Then suppose we take a little walk together. We shall both have a better appetite.”
“I should like to,” replied Herbert; “that is, with you. I don't like to walk alone.”
“How far is Central Park from here?”
“A little over a mile.”
“I have never seen it. Would you mind walking as far as that?”
“Oh, no.”
So the two boys walked out together. They were soon engaged in an animated conversation, consisting, for the most part, of questions proposed by Grant, and answers given by Herbert.