So he took the two over in turn, and deposited them, greatly to their satisfaction, safe and sound on the opposite shore.
“I’m ever so much obliged,” said the first. “Here, my man, take this,” and he drew half a dollar from his pocket.
The second made the same tender.
“You are quite welcome, young gentlemen,” said Mr. Webster, “but I can’t think of accepting any recompense.”
“Really, though, it’s worth it; isn’t it, Jones?” said the first young man, addressing his companion.
“Of course it is. Better take the money, sir.”
“I must decline,” said Mr. Webster, smiling.
“Ever so much obliged. Really it’s very kind of you. By the way, doesn’t Daniel Webster live round here somewhere?”
“Yes; you are on his land now,” said the rough-looking countryman.
“You don’t say so. Is there any chance of seeing him, do you think?”