"Yes; it is one of your largest cities, is it not?"
"Yes, it's a smart place, Chicago is."
"Do you live there?"
"Not at present. I have relations in New York also. They are rich; live on Fifth Avenue, or near by."
"You are fortunate in having so many relations," said Scott, with a touch of envy.
"I don't know. One of my uncles tried to cheat me out of part of my inheritance. Relations are not always the best friends."
"I hope he did not succeed," said Scott, politely, though he felt very little interest in the fortunes of his fellow voyager.
"No. That is, he defrauded me of ten thousand dollars, but there was a good deal more, so that I was not inconvenienced."
Lane spoke carelessly, and gave Scott the impression that he was a rich man.
"Then you have a home to go to," said Scott, sadly.