"Yes, sir; oh, yes, sir!"
"And will you follow my advice to the letter, and do just what I tell you to do in this matter?"
"Yes, sir; I will."
"Well, then," said Sharpman, turning to Craft, "I think I'll trust the boy, and I'll assist you in your bonds. I know that we both have his interest at heart, and I believe that, together, we can restore his rights to him, and place him in the way of acceptance by his family. Ralph," turning again to the boy, "you ought to be very thankful to have found two such good friends as Mr. Craft and myself."
"Yes, sir, I am. You'll do everything you can for me, won't you? as quick as you can?"
"Oh, yes! Mr. Craft will be your guardian, and I will be his bondsman and lawyer. Now, I think we understand each other, and I guess that's all for to-night."
"When do you want me to come again?"
"Well, I shall want you to go to Wilkesbarre with me in a few days, to have the appointment of guardian made; but I will send for you. In the meantime you will keep on with your work as usual, and say nothing to any person about what we have told you. You'll do that, won't you?"
"Yes, sir, I will. But, Uncle Billy—can't I tell him? he'll be awful glad to know."
"Well, yes, you may tell Billy, but charge him to keep it a profound secret."