“And this is Wallace’s sister, Ruth,” said Mr. Duwell.
“I am glad to know you, Ruth,” Mr. Emerson said. “Are you thinking of moving into the country?” he asked after a minute. “If so; I hope you will be my neighbors.”
“Do you live here, Mr. Emerson?” asked Wallace.
“Not yet,” replied Mr. Emerson, smiling; “but we hope to when the new house is finished.”
“What a comfortable home it will be,” said Mr. Duwell.
Mr. Emerson looked pleased. “Won’t you come in and see the plan?” he asked.
“Thank you, we shall be delighted to,” said Mr. Duwell.
II. The Sawmill
After they had gone all over the house, they bade Mr. Emerson good-by and drove away.