The dinner was simple: beef stewed with potatoes and carrots and onions, and pie, and real coffee.

But it measured up to Hunt's boast: the chef of the Ritz, limited to so simple a menu, could indeed have done no better.

And Larry, after his prison fare, was dining as dine the gods.
The irrepressible Hunt, trying to read this new specimen that had come under his observation, sought to draw Larry out.

"Barney Palmer and Old Jimmie were here this afternoon, wanting to see you.

They've got something big waiting for you.