"We will see about that. Now it is time to go to bed."
CHAPTER XV
A STRANGE PROPOSAL
Gerald had learned to look upon Mr. Nugent as a friend upon whose advice and assistance he could rely. On Friday evening he called at the house of his old friend and was cordially received.
"Let me know how you are getting on," said the old gentleman.
Gerald briefly recounted what had passed.
"So your stepmother wishes you to remain with Mr. Tubbs?" said Mr. Nugent.
"Yes, sir."
"And you object?"
"I don't care to remain with a man who doubts my honesty."