Mark did not suppose that he was referred to, but with natural curiosity he turned to observe the speaker.
He saw Jack Minton, rough and uncouth as when he last met him, advancing to meet him.
"You're about the last bloke as I expected to see here, kid," observed Jack, his face still betraying surprise. "What brought you here?"
"Business," answered Mark briefly.
"They don't send telegraph boys as far as this, do they?"
"Well, not often, but I was sent here, and I came."
"What were you sent for?"
"That is my employer's business, and I don't feel at liberty to tell."
"Oh well, I ain't at all partic'lar to know. But it seems good to meet a friend so far away."
"How long have I been his friend?" thought Mark.