"I am aware of that."
"And he put the Fogsons where they are."
"Then I wish he hadn't. We had a good time when Mr. Avery was here. Now all is changed."
"So you don't like Mr. and Mrs. Fogson?" asked Percy curiously.
"No, I don't. But I must be going to the lot to call Mr. Fogson."
"I'll go with you. I don't want to be left alone."
Jed ought doubtless to have felt complimented at this offer of company from his high-toned visitor, but he did not appear to be overwhelmed by it.
"You can go along if you like," he said.
"Of course I can. I don't need to ask permission of you."