“I told you, parson, that it was very unwise to let so young a boy go off to the other end of the world. I know it wasn’t your fault, his staying behind in Bombay, but I should think a sensible man like Captain Grover would have advised against it.”
“I shall soon know what brings Guy back. I only mentioned it to explain that I should need a home for him as well as myself. It makes me all the more anxious to keep the house.”
“I am sure I have no objection if you can pay off the mortgage.”
“You couldn’t extend it for another year?”
“No, I couldn’t.”
“Then perhaps you will take me as your tenant?”
“I don’t think I could do that, either. I have other views.”
“I’ve got some news for you, Noah,” said Deacon Crane, when he entered his own house.
“What is it, father?”
“Guy Fenwick is coming back.”