"I don't want any pay," said the boy; "I'd rather have company than go alone."
"How far is Milbank?"
"It's a pretty good piece,—most five miles."
John was glad he had not attempted to walk.
"You don't live round here, do you?" asked John's new acquaintance.
"No."
"I thought I hadn't seen you. Whereabouts are you stayin'?"
