"I will buy you a new ball myself," he said. "There is no call for Oliver to buy one, unless he wants one for his own use."
"If you will excuse me, sir," said Oliver respectfully, "I will get ready to go to school."
"Certainly, Oliver."
Roland and his father were left alone.
"It seems to me you've taken a great fancy to Oliver all at once," said Roland.
"What makes you think so?"
"You take his part against me. Didn't you tell him yesterday to go after my ball?"
"Yes."
"To-day you blame me for not going myself. You reward him for his impudence besides by giving him five dollars."
Mr. Kenyon smiled.