“I don’t know but it is. I think I can attend to it, though.”
“What sort of business is it?” continued Rupert, giving way to curiosity.
“I don’t think I ought to tell, as it is his business, not mine.”
“No doubt it is of great consequence,” sneered Rupert.
“It is of some importance, certainly. Are you going on business, too?”
“I am going to stay a week with some friends on Madison Avenue,” answered Rupert. “I suppose you have heard of Madison Avenue?”
“I don’t know that I have. I don’t know much about the city.”
“It is one of the finest streets in the city, and my friends live in an elegant house.”
“You will have a fine time, no doubt,” said Tom.
“Oh, yes, I am sure to. I shall go all about.”