"Perhaps I will," said Abel, vaguely; "but I want to rest a while."
When Gerald left the room he said:
"Gerald treated me to some soda water."
"Did he?"
"Yes, and he took out a dollar bill to pay for it. Do you allow him much money?"
"No; he won't have as much as you."
"I should hope not. He's only your stepson."
"I am quite aware of that, and so is he."
"Does he attend the academy?"
"He has been doing so; but I have decided to withdraw him and put him to work."