“We may not find it convenient to do that immediately; but probably our business will require us to leave soon.”
“We have made our next move, and we are satisfied.”
“I hope you won’t find any fault when we make ours.”
“Certainly not,” sneered the little major. “You can’t do anything now.”
“You may be mistaken; but I hope you will take it as kindly as we do, if things should not go to suit you.”
“Oh, yes!”
“I have your permission to do what I think best,” I replied, walking up the pier.
The little major evidently saw no possible way by which the Ucayga could compete with the railroad, as long as the Hitaca boats did not land first at Centreport. I did. I walked to my father’s house, thinking over what he had said, and anticipating the storm which would take place when my plan was carried out, as I was confident it would be, as soon as it was submitted to Colonel Wimpleton.
“There has been a gentleman here to see you, Wolfert,” said my mother, as I went into the house.
“Who was he?”