Had he been so situated as to be earning enough to defray all
his expenses, he would scarcely have given a thought of it.
"You had better go up to see Mr. Percival this evening," said the
banker, "if you have no other engagement."
"Even if I had an engagement, I would put it off," said Frank. "Will you
give me Mr. Percival's number?"
"No. 265," said Mr. Robinson.
Frank noted it down and left the office. By this time Mr. Peters had
completed his business, and was ready to go out, also.
"I'm much obliged to you," he said to Frank. "I was afraid I'd get into
a place where they'd cheat me. I guess Mr. Jones and Robinson are pretty
good folks."
"I think you can depend upon them," said Frank.
"If ever you come to Craneville, I should like to have you stay a few
days with me on my farm," said Mr. Peters, hospitably. "We are plain
folks, but will treat you about right."
"Thank you, Mr. Peters. If I ever come to Craneville, I shall certainly
call upon you."
Frank had something to look forward to in his approaching interview with
Mr. Percival. He had been able to do this gentleman a service, and it
was not unlikely that the capitalist would wish to make him some
acknowledgment.
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