"Good-night, then."
"Good-night."
"It seems to me," said John, when they were alone, "that Mr. Hall did not much want me to enter the store."
"No; I was surprised at that. It must be very hard for one."
"I have my thoughts about it," said John.
"What are they?" asked his aunt.
"I will not say anything now. They may amount to nothing. But I think Mr. Hall is afraid I will find out something, and therefore he objects to my going into the store. I shall keep good watch, and if I find out anything I will let you know."
"I think you must be tired, John. You can go to bed when you please."
"Then I think I will go now, particularly as I am to be up by six in the morning."
"Never mind about to-morrow morning."