The two boys left the house, much pleased with their visit.
“This is a lucky day for you, Ben,” said Adelbert. “I hope your luck will continue.”
“I feel a good deal better than I did yesterday at this time,” responded Ben. “What nice people they are!”
“Yes, but I am sure you will find plenty more such in New York. You must write to me, Ben.”
“Yes, I will be sure to do so.”
“And look out for pickpockets when you are on the boat. Don’t let them steal your watch.”
“It seems odd to have anything worth stealing, Del.”
“It would have been a good while before your stepfather gave you a watch.”
“Yes; he is about as mean a man as I ever met. Mother made a great mistake in marrying him. When I am able I shall ask her to leave him and come to live with me.”
“Why can’t you go up to Natick to-night with me, and stay over till to-morrow?”