"We are plain folks, but will treat you about right." "Thank you, Mr.Peters.If I ever come to Craneville, I shall certainly call upon you." Frank had something to look forward to in his approaching interview with Mr.Percival.He had been able to do this gentleman a service, and it was not unlikely that the capitalist would wish to make him some acknowledgment.

Frank did not exaggerate his own merits in the matter.
He felt that it was largely owing to a lucky chance that he had been the means of capturing the bond robber.

However, it is to precisely such lucky chances that men are often indebted for the advancement of their fortunes.
While he was in a state of suspense, and uncertain what Mr.Percival might be disposed to do for him, he decided not to exert himself to obtain any employment.

If he should be disappointed in his hopes, it would be time enough to look about him the following day.
What should he do in the meantime?
He determined to treat himself to an excursion.

From the end of the Battery he had often looked across to Staten Island, lying six miles away, and thought it would prove a pleasant excursion.