I have written to him twice within a twelvemonth, but have received no reply.

I want you to go over and look him up.

If you should find that he is dead, there's no harm done, and you can take time to look about for a business opportunity.

If you don't like it, come back, but, if you can content yourself there for awhile, you had better do so." "But, sir, I have no money." "You are going for me; I shall, therefore, insist upon paying the bills.
In the success of the undertaking I have, perhaps, as great an interest as you." "When do you wish me to start ?" I asked.
"To-night.

That is to say, I would like you to leave this place at once, go with me to a hotel, and sail by the first steamer that leaves for New York." Ever since that strange and silent messenger had come to me with my uncle's letter I had been haunted by a desire to go in quest of him.