CHAPTER XXXVIII. — THE BOYS SECURE POSITIONS.
Before leaving New York, Harry Vane decided to call upon the nephew to whom Mr. Woolson of Melbourne had given him a letter of introduction. Upon inquiry, he found that John Woolson & Co. (the style of the firm) were large importers in the lower part of the city.
Accompanied by Jack, he called one morning. Mr. John Woolson, a courteous gentleman, about forty years of age, received him with politeness, which changed to cordiality when he had read his uncle's letter.
"My uncle writes here that you two young gentlemen recently rendered him an important service."
"We were fortunate enough to save him from being robbed," said Harry modestly.
"And maltreated, also, I presume," said the nephew. "When did you arrive in New York?"
"Last Thursday, sir."
"Did you leave my uncle well?"
"He looked in excellent health."