friends who already were seated there, his grandfather, bidding
him follow him to the library, said as soon as the door was
closed behind them, "What about that bond?"

"I told you all I know."

"You say it was a five thousand dollar bond?"

"Yes, sir."

"And a railroad bond?"

"Yes, sir."

"Do you remember which road?"

"Yes, sir. It was the New York Central."

"But you don't know what kind of a bond?"

"No, sir. I didn't know there was more than one kind."

"Perhaps you'll know more about that later," replied Mr. Button
dryly.

"Did this man that came with us know anything more than we did
about it?"

Ignoring the question Mr. Button said, "Your friend has gone."