“I think I may have occasion to call this evening,” replied the deacon.
Meanwhile we will follow Guy home.
His father was overjoyed to see his son back again, for he was deeply attached to his only child.
After the first greetings were over, Guy said: “You don’t ask me whether I am still at work for Mr. Saunders.”
“I thought you would tell me in due time, Guy. Now I can only think with joy of your return.”
“Well, father, I mean to stay at home, or at least near home, for a year. Mr. Saunders has given me a vacation of twelve months.”
“Doubtless, my son, you can find some employment here, since he will not need you for a year.”
Guy smiled.
“There is no reason to worry about that, father,” he said. “How are you getting on with Deacon Crane?”
“I think, Guy, he would prefer to have a younger man in my place. It makes me feel that I am growing old.”