About five o’clock Joshua came round to the store.
“’Most ready to go to supper, Sam?” he asked.
“Wait five minutes, and I’ll be ready.”
Joshua waited till his friend signified that he was ready.
“Where have you been, Joshua?” he asked.
“Walking all around. I’m as tired as a dog. I shan’t want to go anywhere to-night.”
“Who do you think I have seen to-day?” asked Sam, scanning his friend’s face.
“I don’t know,” said Joshua, indifferently.
“The old man!” answered Sam, in italics.
“The old man!” repeated Joshua, turning pale. “Where did you see him?”