“Not at all,” and thus Rodney became acquainted with quite a number of the Burton young men. He was amused to see with what deference they treated him, but preserved a sober face and treated all cordially, so that he made a favorable impression on those he met.
Among those who made it in their way to call on the two travelers was Lemuel Sheldon, the rich man of the village.
“How do you do, Jefferson?” he said condescendingly.
“Very well, sir.”
“You have been quite a traveler.”
“Yes, sir; I have been to the far West.”
“And met with some success, I am told.”
“Yes, sir; I raised money enough to get home.”
“I hear you brought home a few hundred dollars.”
“Yes, sir.”