"I shan't make any account of the mining stock," said Walter. "If I get anything, it will be so much more than I expect."
"That is the best way. It will prevent disappointment."
"How long before we find out about it?"
"It is wholly uncertain. It may be six months; It may be two years. All I can say is, that I will look after your interests."
"Thank you, I am sure of that."
"Now, as to your plans. You were at the Essex Classical Institute, I think?"
"Yes, sir."
"What do you say to going back for a year? It is not an expensive school. You could stay a year, including all expenses, for the sum of five hundred dollars."
Walter shook his head.