At the same time I concluded not to make myself known to you, for fear of interfering with some of your plans for the day.

It also seemed to me better that we should talk business here.

Now, with your Institute career ended, how do you propose to spend the remainder of your minority?
I ask because, as you doubtless know, our instructions are to consult your wishes in all matters, and conform to them as far as possible." "I appreciate your kindness in that respect," replied Cabot, who was somewhat chilled by this business-like reception, "and have decided, if the funds remaining in your hands are sufficient for the purpose, to spend the coming year in foreign travel; in fact, to take a trip around the world." "With any definite object in view," inquired Mr.Hepburn, "or merely for pleasure ?" "With the definite object of studying my chosen profession wherever I may find it practised." "Um! Just so.

Do you propose to take this trip alone or in company ?" "I propose to go with Thorpe Walling, one of my classmates." "Son of the late General Walling, and a man who failed to graduate, is he not ?" "Yes, sir.

Do you know him ?" "I knew his father, and wish you had chosen some other companion." "I did not choose him.