"You are young, and enjoy new and busy scenes," said Mr. Hardy. "Would you like to travel?"
"Very much, sir."
"Perhaps you may some time."
"I am afraid it will be a long time before I am able."
"Possibly not."
Mark, however, did not detect any special significance in these words.
"You may sit down here, and read a morning paper, Mark," said the agent, "while I transact a little business with Mr. Taylor."
The two entered an inner office, where Mr. Hardy produced an official-looking document, to which he called the attention of the hermit.
"Read it over," he said, "and see if it meets your views."
"Precisely," answered Anthony, after he had taken the time necessary to read it.