"I have been very fortunate indeed."
"I thought you was drowned—wrecked on a ship or something."
"If I was, I have come to life again."
"Well, well, it's strange. I'll call Joel."
Joel, who was at the barn, soon entered.
He, too, surveyed Harry curiously.
"How d'y' do?" he said. "I never expected to set eyes on you again. Is that a gold watch you have?"
"Yes, Joel."
"Let me see it. How much did it cost?"
"A hundred dollars, besides the chain."