"Where do you think he got that money, Tom?" said James.
"Blamed if I know!"
The next morning Mark walked to the depot to meet the morning train.
CHAPTER XIII.
THE LITTLE MAN IN BLACK.
When the morning train arrived, Mark was on hand. He watched carefully for the man he was sent to meet. As it happened, the business agent was the last man to leave the train. He stepped upon the platform, and began to look about him.
Mark advanced towards him, and raised his hat, politely.
"Is this Mr. Hardy?" he asked.
The small man regarded him sharply.
"Yes," he answered. "Have you a message for me?"