? ? ? ? "Very neat, indeed. I inherited a fortune from my father--a hundred and twenty five thousand dollars--but I never made a cent myself. I don't know whether I am smart enough."
? ? ? ? "Come out to Montana and I'll put you in a way of making some money."
? ? ? ? "Really, now, that suggestion strikes me favorably. I believe I will follow your advice. When shall you return to your Western home?"
? ? ? ? "In about a fortnight I think."
? ? ? ? "You must go to the theater tonight. There is a good play on at the Madison Square."
? ? ? ? "I don't mind. When can I get ticket?"
? ? ? ? "I'll go and secure some. It is only a few blocks away."
? ? ? ? "Do so. How much are the tickets?"
? ? ? ? "A dollar and a half or two dollars each."
? ? ? ? "Here are five dollars, if it won't trouble you too much."
? ? ? ? "My dear friend, I meant to pay for the tickets. However, I will pay next time. If you will remain here I will be back in twenty minutes."
? ? ? ? Louis Wheeler left the hotel with the five dollars tucked away in his vest pocket.
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