The merchant met him with a quick inquiry.

"We will discuss it in the library, father," DeGolyer answered.
"But can't you tell me now whether or not it has come out all right ?" "I think it's all right, but you may not.

But let as wait until after dinner." When they went into the library Witherspoon hastily lighted his cigar, and sat down in his leather-covered chair.

"Well, how did it come out ?" he asked.
DeGolyer did not sit down.

Evidently he expected to remain in the room but a short time.
"I told you that he was a very peculiar fellow." "Yes, I know that.