"Yes."
Benton might have told Julian that Rupert owned two valuable lots in Harlem, but he thought it more proper that Rupert himself should make it known whenever he saw fit.
"Well, so long. I may see you again before long."
"I am not in the least desirous of it," thought Benton, but he answered civilly.
"Well, pa," said Julian, at dinner, "I saw your old clerk, Benton, to-day."
"Did you, indeed," said Mr. Lorimer, interested. "Is he out of work?"
"No; he's employed in a Grand Street store."
"Did you speak to him?"
"Yes."