"
"I should be satisfied with two thousand a year at your age."
"I would be willing to guarantee you that," asserted Mr.
Coleman, confidently. "By the way, where do you propose to
put up in Chicago?"
"I have not decided yet."
"You'd better go with me to the Ottawa House."
"Is it a good house?"
"They'll feed you well there, and only charge two dollars a day"
"Is it centrally located?"
"It isn't as central as the Palmer, or Sherman, or Tremont,
but it is convenient to everything."
I ought to say here that I have chosen to give a fictitious name
to the hotel designated by Mr. Coleman.
"Come, what do you say?"
"I have no objection," answered Luke, after a slight pause
for reflection.
Indeed, it was rather pleasant to him to think that he would
have a companion on his first visit to Chicago who was well
acquainted with the city, and could serve as his guide. Though he
should not feel justified in imparting to Mr. Coleman his special
business, he meant to see something of the city, and would find
his new friend a pleasant companion.
"That's good," said Coleman, well pleased. "I shall be glad
to have your company.
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