human
You managed it pretty well about getting away, said Paul.
gpt
It reminds me of something that happened to me--I was locked up in a hotel once the same way, and he gave Julius a little account of his adventure at Lovejoy's Hotel, with the jeweler from Syracuse, as narrated in an earlier volume of this series,
human
Paul the Peddler.
gpt
Have you got any money, Julius?
human
I've got ten cents. I didn't have much luck this mornin'. I left my blackin'-box in the room, and I didn't dare to go after it, as I thought I might meet Marlowe or Jack.
gpt
Haven't you had any breakfast, then?
human
Yes, I went down to the Long Branch boat and got a chance to carry a carpet-bag. The gentleman gave me a quarter; I spent fifteen cents for breakfast, and I've got ten left.
gpt
You must stop and go to dinner with me, Julius. It is twenty minutes to eleven already. I shall go at twelve.
human
You spend too much money on me,
gpt
Never mind that. Where would I be if you hadn't told me about this burglary? I should have known nothing about it, and I might have been murdered. I've told about you to Mr. Preston, a friend of Mr. Talbot, whose house I live in, and he wants me to bring you round to his counting-room. He is going to do something for you.
human
When does he want me to come to his room?
gpt
I'll go round with you after dinner. You want to rise in the world, don't you, Julius?
human
I'd like to, but I ain't had any chance.
gpt
I think Mr. Preston will give you a chance. You can be thinking what you would like to do, and he will help you to it.
human
I would like to go out West. I'm afraid to stay here. Marlowe might find me.
gpt
I don't know but you are right, Julius. Out West there is more of a chance to rise. You can tell Mr. Preston what you wish.