This money will be very
useful. Besides, it will show Carl that his
father is not wholly indifferent to him."
"Of course not. Who says that I am a bad
father?" asked Dr. Crawford, peevishly.
"I don't think, sir, there would be any
difficulty between you and Carl if you had not
married again."
"Carl has no right to vex Mrs. Crawford.
Besides, he can't agree with Peter."
"Is that his fault or Peter's?" asked Gilbert,
significantly.
"I am not acquainted with the circumstances,
but Mrs. Crawford says that Carl is
always bullying Peter."
"He never bullied anyone at school."
"Is there anything, else you want?"
"Yes, sir; Carl only took away a little
underclothing in a gripsack. He would like his
woolen clothes put in his trunk, and to have
it sent----"
"Where?"
"Perhaps it had better be sent to my house.
There are one or two things in his room also
that he asked me to get."
"Why didn't he come himself?"
"Because he thought it would be unpleasant
for him to meet Mrs. Crawford. They would
be sure to quarrel."
"Well, perhaps he is right," said Dr.
Crawford, with an air of relief. "About the
allowance, I shall have to consult my wife. Will
you come with me to the house?"
"Yes, sir; I should like to have the matter
settled to-day, so that Carl will know what
to depend upon."
Gilbert rather dreaded the interview he was
likely to have with Mrs. Crawford; but he was
acting for Carl, and his feelings of friendship
were strong.
So he walked beside Dr.
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