“How so, uncle?”
“Should there be any good opening for one of your age, I am afraid he would get it rather than you.”
“I didn’t think of that,” said Leonard, jealously.
“Living as he does with Mr. Jennings, he will naturally try to ingratiate himself with him, and stand first in his esteem.”
“That is true. Is Mr. Jennings a rich man, do you think?”
“Yes, I think he is. The factory and stock are worth considerable money, but I know he has other investments also. As one item he has over a thousand dollars in the Carterville Savings Bank. He has been very prudent, has met with no losses, and has put aside a great share of his profits every year.”
“I wonder he don’t marry.”
“Marriage doesn’t seem to be in his thoughts. Hannah makes him so comfortable that he will probably remain a bachelor to the end of his days.”
“Perhaps he will leave his money to her.”
“He is likely to live as long as she.”