After that the children got their candy, but neither the boy nor girl seemed to relish it much, and when they reached home Annie’s father was talking with George in the library.
“The master wants to see Master Tom for a few moments,” said the butler.
The little lad tremblingly went to his benefactor.
“You wanted me, sir?” asked he softly.
“Yes. Come here, lad. Would you like to go away to a good school for boys?”
“And leave Annie?” faltered the boy.
“Of course,” replied Benson; “but you don’t always want to be around with girls, do you?”
“Is George going?”
“Yes.”
“Then I suppose I’ll have to go,” sobbed Tommy; “but I don’t want to leave Annie.”