Lamont was a favorite at the club because he spent his father’s money freely, and at times gave swell suppers, which were the talk of the town.
Young Lamont appeared to be waiting for some one, and presently that individual came out of the café. He looked a good deal like Claude, only he seemed to be several years his junior, and when the two met they walked away together.
Carter followed.
The men were talking earnestly, and at last Carter heard Lamont say:
“You didn’t make it with the governor, eh?”
“No; confound it all. He fainted just when I thought I had landed the fish, and I came away with an empty hook.”
“That’s bad.”
“Couldn’t have been worse.”
“Shall I try again?”
“No, we must take another tack,” and then Claude laughed.