"Invest in good bank stock or Government bonds, where they will yield an income."
"I am sure that is good advice."
"How about your mother?"
"The gentleman for whom she acted as housekeeper is dead, and she must seek a new home. I have looked at a furnished flat in West Nineteenth Street, renting at twenty dollars a month."
"I have another plan to propose. I have got tired of living in Colorado, though I shall retain my business interests there. I want to have a home for my uncle and myself here. I shall hire a moderate-sized house, and run it myself, and engage your mother to take charge of it, if she should be willing."
"Nothing would please her better, Mr. Packard," said Rupert, earnestly.
"As it may take me a little time to make the necessary arrangements, send for your mother and let her make a temporary home at this hotel. I will defray the expenses."
"You are very kind, Mr. Packard."
"Well, who has a better right? I have a great mind to adopt you, young man."