"You seem to have a very good position, Uncle Jacob. It is a great deal better than opening a cigar store in Lakeville."
"Yes, I think so myself—Albert Marlowe was right in advising me against it. Have you seen him lately?"
"I see him about every day, but not to speak to."
"It was mean in him to discharge you from the factory."
"So I thought, Uncle Jacob."
"I wrote asking him to take you back."
"What did he say?" asked Bert, with interest.
"He in effect told me to mind my own business. I hope you and your mother have not suffered for want of money?"
"No, thanks to you, Uncle Jacob. Mother thought you ought not to have sent so much."
"I don't think I shall miss it, Bert," said Uncle Jacob. "I am glad that it helped you."