Yes; and I began to explain to him what I wanted to do about the hospital.
He looked infinitely relieved.

I believe he had an idea it was something very different.

My explanation could not have added much to his reverence for my business ability.

I was very indefinite, and could not tell him whether it was hundreds or thousands that I meant.
He said, with a smile, he thought it must be thousands, as city property was so very high.

He was very kind, however, about the matter, and did not discourage me at all.