"You might visit Senator Todd Johnson when you pass through Washington. He is a good man to keep in touch with.
"Mary and the two youngest got off to St. Simon's Island yesterday. The girls follow on Monday. That will leave us to keep the work up during the summer.
"The first report shows 291 tons from the Forty this month, and nearly as much from the other property. We're getting started slowly.
"I shall be glad when you get back and down to work."
Pelham took the first train South, after commencement was over.
VIII
"Well, young man, ready to go to work?"
"This morning, father."
Paul took up the extra slack in his belt. "Oh, we won't rush you. You'd better take the first week off and visit the Barbours. They're getting pretty old, Pelham; they'll appreciate it."