"What does your aunt say?"
"Oh, she sides with Uncle Aaron; she always does that."
"Then I can't say I advise you to return to Carver, although Clip and I are sure to miss you."
"'Deed I shall, Massa Sam," said Clip.
"I think I can pick up a living somehow in St. Louis. I would rather black boots than go back to Uncle Aaron."
"I am sure you can. Perhaps some gentleman will feel an interest in you, and take you into his service."
"I want to tell you, Bob, that Uncle Aaron hates you, and will try to injure you. You will need to be careful."
"That's no news, Sam. He has shown his dislike for me in many ways; but I am not afraid of him," the boy added, proudly.
At nine o'clock the boys went to bed. They were all tired, and all slept well. It was not till seven o'clock that Bob awoke. His two companions were asleep. He roused them, and they prepared for the second day's trip.