"Is it possible?" asked the old man, eagerly. "Then you know where he lives?"
"Yes."
"Will you tell him you met me, and ask him if he will send money to bring me on to where he lives? Giles was always good-hearted, and I am sure he will do it."
"It won't be necessary to wait. I will buy you another ticket, and take you on with me."
John Plympton's face lighted up with joy.
"How kind you are," he said, grasping Rupert's hand. "I hope when you are old you will find some one who will be as kind to you. You are not related to me in any way, you only saw me within the hour, yet you are going to do me a great kindness. May heaven bless you."
"Thank you, but don't give me too much credit. I am sure Mr. Packard will approve what I am doing, and will consider it a favor done to himself."
"I hope so, but my niece's treatment has made me uncertain how far the ties of relationship will be regarded. Yet I will accept your offer thankfully."
Rupert lost no time in purchasing another ticket, and secured Pullman accommodations for himself and his new acquaintance.
"You used to live in Buffalo," he said.