“What's the matter?”

“Oh, I've got a headache.”

“Riding will do you good.”

“No, it won't,” said Tom, confidently; “but if you want a boy to help you, here he is.”

Mr. Banks turned to Herbert.

“You are Herbert Carter,” he said.

“Yes, sir. I would like very much to get a chance to work.”

“You're the widow Carter's son?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Has your mother decided to sell her cottage?”