“I don’t think the clothes would suit you.”
“I am pretty well supplied with clothing.”
Gilbert looked significantly at the gripsack.
“Do you carry it all in there?” he asked, doubtfully.
Carl laughed.
“Well, no,” he answered. “I have a trunkful of clothes at home, though.”
“Why didn’t you bring them with you?”
“I would if I were an elephant. Being only a boy, I would find it burdensome carrying a trunk with me. The gripsack is all I can very well manage.”
“I tell you what,” said Gilbert. “Come round to our house and stay overnight. We live only a mile from here, you know. The folks will be glad to see you, and while you are there I will go to your house, see the governor, and arrange for an allowance for you that will make you comparatively independent.”
“Thank you, Gilbert; but I don’t feel like asking favors from those who have ill-treated me.”