lawyer; most men are down here."

"I am neither one nor the other," stated Gerald. "I am possessed of
a sufficient income from a legacy to make business unnecessary."

"I don't believe I'd care to--be idle," said Orde vaguely.

"There is plenty to occupy one's time," replied Gerald. "I have my
clubs, my gymnasium, my horse, and my friends."

"Isn't there anything that particularly attracts you?" asked Orde.

The young man's languid eyes grew thoughtful, and he puffed more
strongly on his cigarette.

"I should like," said he slowly, at last, "to enter the navy."

"Why don't you?" asked Orde bluntly.

"Certain family reasons make it inexpedient at present," said
Gerald. "My mother is in a very nervous state; she depends on us,
and any hint of our leaving her is sufficient to render her
condition serious."

By this time the two young men were well uptown. On Gerald's
initiative, they turned down a side street, and shortly came to a
stop.

"That is my gymnasium," said Gerald, pointing to a building across
the way. "Won't you come in with me? I am due now for my