"I have reason to be. He tells me to look upon him as an older brother."
"He may find you out some time," suggested Percy with disagreeable significance.
"What do you mean?"
"He may find out that his younger brother was raised in a poorhouse."
"I have no doubt he will learn it if he gets acquainted with you."
"What do you mean?" asked Percy coloring.
"That you would probably tell him. By the way, has Mr. Holbrook got home from Chicago yet?"
"I believe not. Do you expect he will take you back?"
"No; I prefer my present position. I shall probably sail for Bar Harbor with Mr. Roper on Saturday."
"It's strange how you've got on since you left the poorhouse," said Percy uncomfortably.