“The same,” said Harry.
“Three plates of sirloin,” ordered Mr. Fairchild. “By the way, Captain Brandon, I have been giving our young friend here a little inkling into the way we do business in the city.”
“Well, my lad,” said Brandon, “how do you like it?”
“I think I shall like it when I get used to it, sir,” said Harry.
“I made a sale amounting to nearly eighteen thousand dollars this morning,” remarked the commission merchant.
“You’re not used to doing business on so large a scale in the country, I take it?” said Brandon.
“No, sir.”
“The city’s the place for a smart lad like you. You’ll make your way here.”
“I hope so.”