“He spoke as if he thought you did.”
“I know that, but he wouldn't if he hadn't been unreasonable. But I've got to go to the hotel in fifteen minutes. Just give me a bite, for I'm awful hungry.”
So the day which Herbert had so much dreaded in advance was marked by two pieces of good luck.
CHAPTER XIX
HERBERT BECOMES A PROFESSOR
When Herbert reached the hotel he went up at once to Mr. Cameron's room.
“I believe I am a little late,” he said, apologetically; “but I was detained at home by a matter of business.”
“You are young to have your time occupied by matters of business,” said the young man, smiling.
“Yes, if my father were alive it would not devolve upon me, but my mother generally consults with me.”