“But you'll get it finally, father,” asked James.
“I shall probably have to take it in the end, as I have a mortgage on it for nearly its value.”
Cameron looked down upon his plate and said nothing.
“My son will be happy to accompany you about the neighborhood, Mr. Cameron,” said Squire Leech.
“I can go round with you 'most any time,” said James.
“Thank you both. You are very kind,” said Cameron, politely, but without expressing any pleasure.
“I think I may send James to Yale,” observed his host, “I have a high idea of your college, Mr. Cameron.”
“Thank you. I think your son could hardly fail of deriving benefit from a residence at Yale.”
“James is my only child and I intend him to enjoy the greatest educational advantages. I should like to have him become a professional man.”
“I should like to be a lawyer; that's a very gentlemanly profession,” said James.