“Yes; and a good farm it is. I not only gave it to him, but I gave him the stock and tools, and all I asked in return was that I should receive my board.”
“I don’t think he has any right to complain.”
“No, he has no right to complain; but he does complain. He pretends that the farm doesn’t give him a living, and is always wanting to borrow money.”
“Do you let him have it?”
“Sometimes. I cannot help it, he is so importunate.”
“Does he ever pay you back?”
“Never!” said Mr. Dodge, emphatically. “He pretends he can’t.”
Andy looked the disgust he felt.
“Uncle Simon,” he said, “you treat him altogether too well. I wouldn’t give in to him that way.”
“And I suppose you think I ought not to?”