“Perfectly. I am sure I can get the ticket for you. Be sure to have the money ready.”
“I’ll be sure,” said Joe cheerfully.
“And hark you, my young friend,” continued the stranger, “don’t say a word to any one of what I am going to do for you, or I might have other applications, which I should be obliged to refuse.”
“Very well, sir. I will remember.”
Punctually at four the next day the stranger entered the room, where Joe was already awaiting him.
“Have you succeeded?” asked Joe eagerly.
The stranger nodded.
“Let us go up to your room and complete our business. For reasons which I have already mentioned, I prefer that the transaction should be secret.”
“All right, sir.”
Joe got his key, and led the way up-stairs.