“No; he’s left home.”
“Indeed!” ejaculated the stranger, in surprise. “How is that?”
“He was awfully hard to get along with, and didn’t treat mother with any respect. He wanted to have his own way, and, of course, ma couldn’t stand that.”
“I see,” returned the stranger, and he eyed Peter curiously. “What did his father say to his leaving home?” he asked.
“Oh, he always does as ma wishes.”
“Was Carl willing to leave home?”
“Yes; he said he would rather go than obey ma.”
“I suppose he receives an allowance from his father?”
“No; he wanted one, but ma put her foot down and said he shouldn’t have one.”
“Your mother seems to be a woman of considerable firmness.”