“How about the things here in this room?”
“They are yours, and the rent is paid for three months. Yes, the furniture is yours.”
“Then you do give me something.”
“Yes, but no money. I need the money; but some day we will meet again and then I may have a wonderful revelation to make to you.”
“Will you leave me your address?”
“No.”
“Why not?”
“I have my own reasons for disappearing and leaving no trace behind.”
“But will you know whether I am alive or dead?”
“Oh, yes; I have read the future. You will flourish all right, but remember one thing: remain honest; cheat no man; lie to no man; and remember that while you are at present only a showman that some day you may be a gentleman, and then your record will tell for or against you.”