"This is a good, reliable place. I advise you to come here often."
"What would he say if he could see the inside of my pocket-book?" thought Jed. "I am afraid," he said aloud, "it is too expensive for my means."
"Yes, probably; I didn't think of that. By the way, what have you in view?"
"I hardly know yet."
"Come round and see me some day," and Foster handed Jed his card.
"Thank you, sir."
"Will you have a cigar?"
"No, thank you, sir. I don't smoke."
"It would be money in my pocket if I didn't. My cigars cost me last year five hundred dollars."