The $500 Check — page 223: what you’re looking at

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204 THE $500 CHECK. ‘‘ At what time did you breakfast ?”’ ‘* At half-past six.’’ “Then you must be hungry. It is rather early for my lunch, but I will go out with you now. Mr. Bascom, I shall be back within an hour. If any onecalls to see me, try to keep him.”’ ‘* Yes, sir,’? answered Bascom deferentially. ‘He can’t be Uncle Jacob’s employer,”’ thought Bert. ‘‘ He is too respectful. J had no idea uncle was such aman of business. He doesn’t appear to be afraid of anybody.”’ They descended in the elevator, rather to Bert’s surprise, who had climbed up by the staircase. Crossing the street they entered a dairy restaurant, which in spite of the name supplied the usual variety of dishes. They found a table at which no others were seated, and Uncle Jacob ordered a substantial meal of roast beef and vegetables. ‘“Did you find me easily, Bert?’’ he in- quired. ‘“Oh, yes, uncle. I had to inquire the way once only. Do you like your place ?’’ » ‘*' Very well, indeed, Bert.’’