"I'm sorry I can't go with you. I shall start in three days, and when I take up my residence in New York it will be at the Windsor Hotel. Will you call and see me there?"
"With the greatest pleasure, my lord."
"You mean Mr. Grant."
"Well, Mr. Grant. But when others are present I will use your title."
Some time during the next day Scott reached New York. He lost no time in calling at the store, and reported his business operations in detail.
He was received with great cordiality.
"Scott," said Mr. Tower, "you have quite surpassed my expectations. I own I had some hesitation about intrusting you with the Buffalo business, but you have managed it to my satisfaction."
Scott told him of his transaction with Mr. Little.
"I told him it would depend on your ratification," he said.