His uncle noted this, and
explained hurriedly: "It is possible that he
may be a man whom I once met under disagreeable
circumstances, and I would prefer
not to meet him again. Should he learn that
I was living here, he would be sure to want
to renew the acquaintance."
"Yes, sir, I see. I don't think he would
want to borrow money, for he seems to be
pretty well provided. I made a dollar out of
him to-day, and that is one reason why I am
willing to call on him again. I may strike
him for another bill."
"There is no objection to that, provided you
don't talk to him too freely. I don't think
he will want to stay long in Milford."
"I wouldn't if I had as much money as he probably has."
"Do you often meet the new boy?"
"Carl Crawford?"
"Yes; I see him on the street quite often."
"He lives with Mr. Jennings, I hear."
"So he tells me."
"It is rather strange. I didn't suppose that
Jennings would care to receive a boy in his
house, or that tall grenadier of a housekeeper,
either. I expect she rules the household."
"She could tuck him under her arm and
walk off with him," said Leonard, laughing.
"The boy must be artful to have wormed
his way into the favor of the strange pair.
He seems to be a favorite."
"Yes, uncle, I think he is. However, I like
my position better than his."
"He will learn his business from the beginning.
I don't know but it was a mistake for
you to leave the factory."
"I am not at all sorry for it, uncle."
"Your position doesn't amount to much.
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