"At present he is out of the city."
"I should like to see him to thank him for his timely aid."
"Then it has been of service to you?"
"I should say so. I am succeeding beyond my anticipations."
"I am glad to hear that," said Scott, cordially.
"You have reason to be. Are you not my partner?"
"I believe I do own an interest in your discovery," said Scott, smiling.
"I see you do not attach much importance to it. You have not considered what your profits will amount to."
"No, Mr. Babcock, I have not thought of that at all. I only hoped that it would give you a fair living."