“In the way of business do you mean? Not much, I am afraid. His father brought him up very indulgently. But he is a good musician.”

“Just the thing. We’ll fix him up as a young Dutchman. I believe you said he spoke the language?”

“Like a native.”

“We’ll send him to Dalton as a music teacher, and let him take observations.”

Leonard was not prepared for this novel proposition, and he considered a moment before replying.

“Do you think it would be safe?” he asked.

“Yes, if he has a respectable amount of tact. Can’t you take me to him?”

“Yes. As I said, it is only a short walk to where he is stopping.”

“Then come on.”

So Leonard and Mr. Stark started out and turned their steps in the direction of Mr. Werner’s place of abode.