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I am invited to call again to-morrow evening . '' `` What for ? '' `` Perhaps he 's going to take me into partnership , '' said Fred in joke . Fred made a short trip the next day , and returned home at four o'clock . He was glad to be back so early , as it gave him time to prepare for his evening visit . Naturally his mind had dwelt upon it more or less during the day , and he looked forward to the occasion with pleasant anticipations . The broker 's gracious manners led Fred to think of him as a friend .