‘Then send for a sister.’
He hoped he might bring Rose over when his aunt was gone, but he could not shut those two up together at any price.
Then,’ said Mr. Kendal, rather angrily, ‘get an experienced, trustworthy clerk, so as to be able to go from home, or give yourself some relaxation.’
‘Yes, I inquired about such a person, but there’s the salary; and where would be the chance of getting Redmond to school?’
‘I think your father might see to that.’
Ulick had no answer to make to this. The legacy to Mrs. O’More might nearly as well have been thrown into the sea.
‘Well,’ said Mr. Kendal, walking about the room, ‘why don’t you keep a horse?’
‘As a less costly animal than brother, sister, or clerk?’ said Ulick, laughing.
‘Your health will prove more costly than all the rest if you do not take care.’
‘Well, my aunt told me it would be respectable and promote confidence if I lived like a gentleman and kept my horse. I’ll see about it,’ said Ulick, in a more persuadable tone.