"So am I," answered Jed. "I am more glad than you have any idea of," he said to himself.
"What will you order?" asked Mr. Foster, pushing over the bill of fare to his companion.
"I have a healthy appetite and shall enjoy anything," said Jed with a smile. "Please order the same for me as for yourself."
Howell Foster was rather proud of his gastronomic knowledge, and took this as a compliment.
"You can trust me to do that," he replied. "I am used to the place and know what they succeed best in."
Thereupon he ordered a dinner which Jed found delicious. No expense was spared, and Jed, glancing at the bill when it was brought, found that the charge was three dollars and a half.
During the repast the host kept up a bright and chatty conversation.
"I hope you enjoyed your dinner," he said, when it was over.
"Actions speak louder than words," answered Jed with a smile.