“You have not been long in your place of business, I suppose.”
“No; I went there only to-day. I have always been at school till now.”
“Out of the city?”
“Yes, at Dr. Burton’s Boarding School, at Westville.”
“I have heard of it.”
Then, lowering his voice, he said, “I see, Mr. Greyson, you are looking at the happy couple opposite.”
“They seem very happy,” said Gilbert, smiling.
“Oh, yes, they are wrapt up in each other. However, that is better than to quarrel all the time. Do you see that tall, thin man at the end of the table, and the lady at his side?”
“Yes.”
“There isn’t much love-making between them. They have a room adjoining mine, and I have the privilege of listening to some of their disputes.”