"Well," he said, with his thoughtful smile, "I'm very sorry Mr.
Rushton is sick, but I'm glad I can go and hunt some for ma mere.
Must I go now, sir?"
"Yes, and come early to-morrow, there's some work; and besides, your measure for the clothes must be taken."
Verty nodded indifferently, and taking up his rifle, went out, followed by Longears.
CHAPTER XV.
THE PEDLAR AND THE NECKLACE.
Verty mounted Cloud again, and set forward toward Apple Orchard. That place very soon rose upon his sight, and riding up to the house Verty encountered the good-humored Squire, who was just coming in from the fields.
"Good morning, Squire," said the boy, smiling, "may I go and see
Redbud, if you please?"
The Squire laughed.
"Redbud? What, at school, yonder?"
"Yes, sir."