About seven o'clock Mr. Packard invited Rupert to dine with him at Delmonico's.
Rupert had heard a great deal about this celebrated restaurant, and was glad to accept the invitation.
CHAPTER XVIII. A SCENE AT DELMONICO'S.
The two friends entered Delmonico's on the Broadway side, and took seats at one of the windows. Rupert, after giving the order, looked about him. He was curious to see that famous restaurant. He was destined to a surprise. At the second table, sitting with his back to Mr. Packard and himself, was a person whom he had the best reason to remember.
It was Clarence Clayton.
He touched Mr. Packard's arm, and silently pointed to Clayton.
"Well, I'll be jiggered!" exclaimed the cattleman, in surprise. "That fellow has got nerve."
Mr. Clayton was evidently enjoying himself. Beside his plate stood a pint bottle of champagne of Delmonico's special brand. His dinner would probably involve an expense of five dollars.