“No, it won’t, if you go all the way to Salt Lake City.”
“Perhaps I may not go all the way there,” said Percy, in a low voice.
“Oh, I see!” responded Jack, winking. “I begin to see your game.”
“You were always a shrewd, long-headed fellow, Jack.”
“So I am,” said Jack, evidently gratified by the praise.
“Of course, when I am in funds——”
“As you expect to be before long.”
“Well, as I expect to be before long, if you don’t interfere with my plans. I shall remember my friends.”
“Enough said! Now, honor bright! how soon do you expect to get back to St. Joe?”
“Perhaps in two or three days.”