"I can't understand it, Paul," said his mother, bewildered.
Paul explained the arrangement which he had entered into. It is needless to say that his mother rejoiced in the remarkable good luck which came to them just after the misfortune of the fire, and looked forward with no little pleasure to moving into their new quarters.
CHAPTER VII.
THE HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
In the evening, as had been agreed, Paul accompanied his mother uptown to call on Mrs. Talbot and receive directions in regard to the house. They had no difficulty in finding it. On ringing the bell they were ushered into an elegantly furnished parlor, the appearance of which indicated the wealth of the owner.
"Suppose we give a party, mother, after we move in," said Paul, as he sat on the sofa beside his mother, awaiting the appearance of Mrs. Talbot.
"Mrs. Talbot might have an objection to our using her parlors for such a purpose."
"I wonder," said Paul reflectively, "whether I shall ever have a house of my own like this?"
"Not unless your business increases," said his mother, smiling.