“That is no business of yours. It is enough for you to know that it is paid and that your father has no more control over us than we have over him.”
James was disappointed. He had expected that the interest would not be paid and that Mrs. Carter and Herbert would be at his father's mercy. It was certainly surprising that they had raised the money.
“Are you waiting here for Mr. Cameron?” asked James.
“Yes.”
“I don't think you need to.”
“As you don't even know him, I don't think your opinions as to his wishes of much importance.”
“I wouldn't thrust myself on him, if I were you.”
“Thank you, I don't intend to.”
“I suppose you fell in with him by accident. He probably don't know who you are.”
“Oh, yes, he does. He knows all about me. I am going to spend to-morrow afternoon with him also,” said Herbert, delighting to mystify his companion.