"
On their way back from the bank, Grant came face to face with Tom
Calder. Tom was busily engaged in talking to a companion, some years
older than himself, and didn't observe Grant. Grant was by no means
prepossessed in favor of this young man, whose red and mottled face,
and bold glance made him look far from respectable.
"Do you know those fellows?" asked Harry Becker.
"The youngest one is from Colebrook."
"He is in bad company. I hope he is not an intimate friend of
yours?"
"Far from it. Still, I know him, and am sorry to see him with such a
companion."
At four o'clock Mr. Reynolds proposed to go home. He beckoned to
Grant to accompany him.
CHAPTER XI
GRANT MAKES A FRIEND
"What do you think of your first day in Wall Street?" asked Mr.
Reynolds, kindly.
"I have found it very interesting," answered Grant.
"Do you think you shall like the business?"
"Yes, sir, I think so."
"Better than if you had been able to carry out your original plan,
and go to college?"
"Yes, sir, under the circumstances, for I have a better prospect of
helping the family."
"That feeling does you credit. Have you any brothers and sisters?"
"One of each, sir.
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