“I am delighted to hear it, William; for I cannot bear you being away so long.”
“And my work is done,” said Mr Seagrave; “the hedge and ditch were finished this morning.”
“Well, then,” observed Ready, “we must hold another council, but I presume it will not take very long.”
“No; I expect not; it seldom does when people are of the same mind. Mrs Seagrave won’t be left here, Ready, and I don’t want to leave her, so I presume on Monday we all start home again.”
“Yes, sir; if you please,” replied Ready.
“Juno, I hope you have a good supper,” said William; “for I’m very hungry.”
“Yes, Massa William; plenty fried fish; Massa catch ’em this morning.”