As for me, it will make the home brighter to have
a young person in it. Hannah and I are old-
fashioned and quiet, and the neighbors don't
have much reason to complain of noise."
"No, sir; I should think not, ' said Carl, with a smile.
"There is one thing you must be prepared
for, Carl," said Mr. Jennings, after a pause.
"What is that, sir?"
"Your living in my house--I being your
employer--may excite jealousy in some. I think
I know of one who will be jealous."
"Leonard Craig?"
"And his uncle. However, don't borrow any
trouble on that score. I hope you won't take
advantage of your position, and, thinking yourself
a favorite, neglect your duties."
"I will not, sir."
"Business and friendship ought to be kept apart."
"That is right, sir."
"I am going back to the house, but you may
like to take a walk about the village. You
will feel interested in it, as it is to be your
future home. By the way, it may be well for
you to write for your trunk. You can order
it sent to my house."
"All right, sir; I will do so."
He went to the post office, and, buying a postal
card, wrote to his friend, Gilbert Vance,
as follows:
"Dear Gilbert:--Please send my trunk by
express to me at Milford, care of Henry Jennings,
Esq. He is my employer, and I live at
his house. He is proprietor of a furniture
factory. Will write further particulars soon.
"Carl Crawford."
This postal carried welcome intelligence to
Gilbert, who felt a brotherly interest in Carl.
He responded by a letter of hearty congratulation,
and forwarded the trunk as requested.
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