"Whether you do or not, you are welcome to stay at my house."
"Paul, I want you to stay with me if you will," said Mr. Bradford. "We will telegraph to both of our families that we are safe, so that the news of the accident need not terrify them."
"Yes, sir, I shall be glad to stay with you, if I can let mother know that no harm has befallen me."
"Is there a telegraph office near?"
"At the next station, only a quarter of a mile distant."
"Then after you have seen about my removal, will you telegraph for me?"
"Certainly, sir."
"Have you money with you?"
"Yes, sir, plenty for that purpose."
"Very well. Keep an account of what you spend, and I will repay you. Charge me with the expense of both telegrams."