“Great!” shouted Walter in his delight. “I was sure you would do it when you found out what kind of a fellow Dan is.”
“I have talked with two or three who know him well—Mr. Moulton among others. Their reports are all favorable to Dan, but the one thing that more than any other influenced me was what I found he was doing in the work on the farm. Walter, he will room with you.”
“Just what I want.”
“You know, he has not been accustomed to some things that are a part of your life. He may appear a bit awkward at first——”
“I’ll risk all that!” broke in the boy in his enthusiasm.
Mr. Borden smiled and said: “Very well, Walter. There is much that you and Dan can teach each other and I’ve no doubt each of you will try to be a teacher. Whether or not either of you will be a very apt scholar remains to be seen.”
“I don’t understand.”
“You will a little later.”
“It’s good of you to do this for Dan.”
“Is it? Your mother says you are the one that is doing it. Don’t forget that, Walter. Good-bye; I’ll see you soon and I shall be interested in hearing about your talk with Dan.”