CHAPTER XI. SCOTT CALLS ON HIS POOR RELATION.
Ezra Little asked a good many questions of his new-found relative, but Seth Lawton's answers were vague.
"I don't see why you ever came to New York," said his host.
"I feel repaid already," replied Seth. "It does me good to see my relations. I am glad especially to find you doing so well."
"I wish I could return the compliment," said Ezra, pointedly.
"Oh, I don't complain," responded Mr. Lawton.
"Don't you ever consider what would become of you if you should get sick?"
"I am in pretty fair health, thank you, Ezra. I am not likely to injure my health with rich living."