"I always has," said Julius.
"That's so," said Jack, laughing. "You ain't given me much trouble, Julius."
The men resumed their game, and the boy looked on silently. After awhile seven o'clock struck, and Julius rose from his seat.
"I'm goin'," he said.
"All right, Julius. Keep your eyes open."
"I know," said the boy.
He had saved enough money to pay for a ride uptown. He took the Fourth avenue cars, and in half an hour found that he had reached the cross street nearest to his destination. Five minutes later he rang the basement bell of the house in Madison avenue.
Paul saw him enter the area, and went himself to open the door.
"Come in, Julius," he said. "I have been expecting you. Have you had any supper?"
"I bought some coffee and cakes."