"You're right there," said the other laughing. "Whew! how the cold water startled me. Sorry to have deprived you of it."
"Mr. Fogson got a dose himself yesterday, only it was hot water."
"You don't say so! Was that meant for you, too?"
"Yes;" and Jed told the story of his struggle with Mr. Fogson, and his wife's unfortunate interference.
"That's a capital joke," said the visitor laughing. "Now I suppose you wonder who I am."
"Yes; I should like to know."
"I'm Harry Bertram, the actor. I don't know if you ever heard of me."
"I never attended the theatre in my life."
"Is that so? Why, you're quite a heathen. Never went to a theatre? Well, I am surprised."
"Is it a good business?" asked Jed.