“Not at present, Mr. Jones.”
“I am very glad of your good luck, Gilbert,” said his room-mate, warmly. “You must tell me all about it by and by.”
“I wish I had eighty thousand dollars,” said Alphonso. “Wouldn’t I be high-toned?”
“Can’t one be high-toned without being rich, Mr. Jones?” asked Gilbert.
Mr. Jones thought not; but he made one mental reservation. He privately thought himself high-toned, though he certainly was not rich.
CHAPTER XXXIX.
CONCLUSION.
Nowhere did Gilbert receive heartier congratulations on the change in his fortunes than from Mr. Vivian and his family. Fred only was disturbed.
“I suppose you won’t be willing to teach me any more, now you are rich, Gilbert,” he said.
“I don’t think it will make any difference, Fred,” said Gilbert; “but I must consult your father about my plans.”
“What are your own views and wishes, Gilbert?” asked the merchant.