"I have indorsed you, and he has taken you on my recommendation."
"I ought to thank you for that, sir."
"I take it for granted that you will verify the good things I have said of you. If you don't—if you throw discredit on me and on your worthy uncle and aunt, why then—" and he paused.
Dean listened to hear how he would end the sentence.
"Then," resumed the squire, "I honestly advise you to stay away, and not return to Waterford."
"I won't come back unless I can come back with a good record," said Dean impetuously.
"A good resolution! Stick to it, my lad."
The train came up with a rush, and Dean got on board He was a little disturbed by the squire's parting words. Why should he harp so much on Dean's acting discreditably?
"It almost seems as if he expected I would," soliloquized Dean. "If I know myself, I know that I am honest, industrious and faithful. Mr. Kirby won't be disappointed in me, unless he is an unreasonable man."