“Thank you, sir,” said Ben gratefully. The boys remained twenty minutes longer, and then rose to go.
“Wait a minute,” said Mrs. Wentworth. “Come with me, Paul.”
The two left the room, but immediately returned. Paul held in his hand a silver hunting watch with a neat chain attached to it.
“This is for you, Ben,” he said.
Ben looked surprised and pleased. He had always wanted a watch.
“Yes,” said Mrs. Wentworth, “you are to consider this a gift from Paul. I hope it will do you good service.”
“I thank you and him very much,” said Ben gratefully. “Paul, you must let me kiss you.”
The little boy threw his arms around the neck of his new friend and kissed him warmly.
“You must come and see me again,” he said.
“I hope to do so some time.”