It's mighty flattering to a girl to have a man like Mr.Gray believe in her.

Why, I am practically his agent! He buys and sells through me whenever he can." "He's buying and selling, is he?
He said something about entering this field in a big way--" "He's in." "Bob's" eyes were sparkling.

"Oh, things are looking up for dad and me.

Mr.Gray is a real miracle man, isn't he ?" When this question evoked no response, the girl inquired, curiously, "Tell me, are you and he such good friends as he says you are ?" "Does he say we are good friends ?" "Um-m--well, he speaks admiringly of you, and if people admire me I _love_ them.

He thinks you are a remarkably capable person.