speculate in this way.

"If I had any money I'd buy some stock to-day; that is, as soon as I
get to the city," continued Tom. "You couldn't lend me five dollars,
could you?"

"No, I couldn't," answered Grant, shortly.

"I'd give you half the profits."

"I haven't got the money," Grant explained.

"That's a pity. The fact is, I'm rather short. However, I know
plenty of fellows in the city, and I guess I can raise a tenner or
so."

"Then your credit must be better in New York than in Colebrook,"
thought Grant, but he fore-bore to say so.

Grant was rather glad the little package of pearls was in the pocket
furthest away from Tom, for his opinion of his companion's honesty
was not the highest.

When half an hour had passed, Tom vacated his seat.

"I'm going into the smoking car," he said, "to have a smoke. Won't
you come with me?"

"No, thank you. I don't smoke."