"Yes, sir."
"I hope you have had good luck."
"Wonderful luck. Jack and I are worth over five thousand dollars apiece."
"Bless my soul! Why it only seems a week since you went away."
"It is nearly three months, and seems longer to us, for we have passed through a great deal."
"I shall be glad to hear a full account, but I have not time in business hours. Will you do me the favor to dine with me at my house to-night and spend the evening?"
"With pleasure, sir."
"Then I shall expect you. The hour is six o'clock sharp."
The boys met the engagement, and passed the time most agreeably. Jack felt a little bashful, for Mr. Woolson lived in fine style, and Jack was not used to an elegant house or table.
When the cloth was removed, Mr. Woolson asked the boys their plans.