"No; I think I shall stop at Buffalo. I want to see Niagara Falls."
"That's right. Better see them. They're stunning."
"I suppose you have been there?" said Walter, with some curiosity.
"Oh, yes, several times. I've a great mind to go again and show you round, but I don't know if I can spare so long a time from business."
"I should like your company," said Walter, politely; "but I don't want to interfere with your engagements."
"I'll think of it, and see how I can arrange matters," said the other.
Walter was not particularly anxious for the continued society of his present companion. He was willing enough to talk with him, but there was something in his appearance and manner which prevented his being attracted to him. He turned away and began to view the scenery through which they were passing. The stranger took out a newspaper, and appeared to be reading attentively. Half an hour passed thus without a word being spoken on either side. At length his companion folded up the paper.
"Do you smoke?" he asked.
"No," said Walter.
"I think I'll go into the smoking-car, and smoke a cigar. I should like to offer you one if you will take one."