It followed that the story was told in full detail, including grateful acknowledgment of the goodness of an unknown friend, who had granted this burial-place on condition that he should not be sought out for the purpose of thanking him.
So a considerable time passed by, in which acquaintance grew with delightful rapidity.
"What will you do now ?" asked the stranger, when a short silence had followed the conclusion of the story.
"I hardly know.

I am taken somewhat by surprise.

I have not chosen a definite course in life--as yet.

I have been a general student, but have not prepared myself for any profession; I am not sure what I shall be." A certain energy in the immigrant's face half redeemed this childlike speech.

Yet the Creole's lips, as he opened them to reply, betrayed amusement; so he hastened to say: "I appreciate your position, Mr.Frowenfeld,--excuse me, I believe you said that was your father's name.