"Yes, I expect to stay there awhile."
"Going farther?"
"I can't tell yet."
"Going to school out there?"
"No."
"Perhaps you are traveling for some business firm, though you look pretty young for that."
"No, I'm not a drummer, if that's what you mean. Still, I have a commisison from a New York business man."
"A commission—of what kind?" drawled the newcomer.
"It is of a confidential character," said Luke.
"Ha! close-mouthed," thought the young man. "Well, I'll get it out of him after awhile."