"I wanted to go out," he said.
"I wish to speak to you on a matter of importance," said his father, seriously.
"Now for a blowing up," thought Jasper. "I suppose I must grin and bear it."
But this time he was mistaken.
"You are going to have company for a few days," said James Grey.
"Who is it?" asked Jasper, in surprise.
"A boy of about your own age. He is up stairs preparing for dinner at this moment."
"Is it any one I know?"
"It is not."
"What is his name?"