“Is Mr. Stanton in?” he asked of a clerk.
The clerk, in reply, pointed to the office.
Herbert entered.
His uncle looked up, but although he had seen our hero at a concert at the Academy of Music, he did not recognize him in the new and fashionable suit which Ralph had purchased for him.
“Mr. Stanton, I suppose?” said Herbert, with quiet self-possession.
“Yes. Do you wish to speak with me?”
“I must introduce myself,” said Herbert. “I am Herbert Mason, your nephew.”
“Indeed!” said Mr. Stanton, surprised. “When did you come to the city?”
“Some weeks since.”
“What brought you here?”