"They are not much together," said Mrs. Oakley. "John goes to school, but Benjamin has finished his education."
"Indeed!" said Mr. Huxter; "pray what studies do you pursue, Mr. Oakley?"
"I am studying Latin, Greek, and mathematics," answered John.
"I want to know! Why, you are quite a scholar! Are you going to college?" asked Mr. Huxter.
"That was what my father intended," said John.
"Mr. Oakley's death has interrupted all our plans," said Mrs. Oakley, coldly, "and we have not had time to form new ones."
"What are your plans for Benjamin?" asked his uncle. "Do you understand Latin and Greek, too, Ben?"
"No; and I don't want to," said Ben. "It's all nonsense, and won't do any good."
"Well, I can't say as I care much about either myself," said Mr. Huxter; "only it is fashionable to study them."