“It's lucky you ran into him, Paul,” said Jimmy.
“He didn't think so at the time,” said Paul, laughing. “He said I nearly knocked the breath out of him.”
“You won't go out this afternoon, mother, will you?” asked Jimmy.
“No, it will not be necessary now; I didn't think this morning that such a piece of good luck was in store for, me.”
CHAPTER X
ANOTHER LOSS
After supper Paul brushed his clothes carefully and prepared to go to the address given him by Mr. Preston. He decided to walk one way, not wishing to incur the expenses of two railroad fares.
The distance was considerable, and it was nearly eight o'clock when he arrived at his destination.
Paul found himself standing before a handsome house of brown stone. He ascended the steps, and inquired, on the door being opened, if Mr. Preston was at home.