"Harold suggested to me this evening at supper that I should take your place. You needn't feel anxious. I have no idea of doing so, and she wouldn't have me if I had."
"I think a man like you could do better."
"I am willing to. But here comes my friend, who is going to the theater with me."
Looking up, Luke was surprised to see Stephen Webb.
CHAPTER XXVIII
HAROLD'S TEMPTATION
Mrs. Merton was rather astonished when her grand-nephew Harold walked into her room one day and inquired for her health. (She had been absent from the dinner table on account of a headache.)
"Thank you, Harold," she said. "I am feeling a little better."
"Have you any errand you would like to have me do for you?"