"Are you going there?"
Rufus explained why the boy wished to leave New York.
"Do you want to start at once?"
"I'd like to."
"Then, Rufus, I think you had better go with him, and buy his ticket. You may also buy him a suit of clothes at my expense."
"Thank you, sir," said Humpy, gratefully.
"If you can spare me, Mr. Turner," said Rufus, "I would like to go home first, and let them know that I am safe."
"Certainly. That reminds me that a lady—was it your aunt?—was in the office an hour ago, asking for you."
"It was Miss Manning."
"I promised to let you go home when you appeared, and I think you had better do so at once to relieve the anxiety of your friends."