"When did you wish Gerald to start?"
"On Monday."
"That is short notice. I don't know that I can have his clothes ready."
"Never mind about that. I don't want to put you to any trouble in the matter. He can take what is ready, and buy others if he has need."
"Will he be likely to be gone long?"
"For some time," answered Mr. Nugent, indefinitely.
"Well, I trust he will satisfy you," said Mrs. Lane, as she rose to go.
"I have great confidence that he will."
Meanwhile Mr. Tubbs took occasion to speak to Gerald about staying.
"Your mother was in here yesterday to see me, Gerald," he commenced.