“If you describe him I will tell you.”
Ben described the man on the boat as well as he could.
“Yes, I have seen him on two or three occasions on his way to Mr. Winter’s house. I have not been particularly impressed in his favor.”
“Nor has any one else, I believe.”
They were now approaching Wrayburn, and Ben began to look out of the windows eagerly, as the well-remembered localities came in sight.
As Mr. Bentham rose to leave the car he said, “If your stepfather wants my assistance,” he said, “you can notify me.”
Ben got out on the platform of the small depot, with his gripsack in his hand. He had no sooner set foot on the platform, when a glad voice greeted him.
“Why, Ben, is it you come back?”
Turning he saw Albert Graham.
“Yes, Albert, your friend has got back.”