Yes, he would think it over.

There was nothing to hold him in New York, nothing but the craving for noise and late hours.

Why not settle down here?
There would be plenty to do.

Besides, if he lived in Herculaneum he could run over to the Bennington home at any time of day.

His cheeks flushed of a sudden.
"Hang it, am I lying to myself about that girl?
Is it the knowledge that she'll be my neighbor that inclines me to live here?
I know I shall miss her if I stay in New York; I'm honest enough to admit that.
God knows I've nothing but honor in my heart for her.