"Yes, sir. I shall remain with him for a time."
"Have you known him long?"
"I was sent out by a friend in the East, to whom he wrote, explaining his need of help."
"I suppose the old man is rich?"
"At any rate, he has money enough to support himself in comfort."
"He hasn't enjoyed much of that for some years. I remember his cabin at Campville. It wasn't fit for any one to live in."
"I induced him to move into the house formerly occupied by Jim Morris."
"Was he willing to move? Didn't he mind the expense?"
"Mr. Nixon is not a mean man. He lived poorly because he had not energy enough to make other arrangements. He lets me spend whatever I like for him."
"He is fortunate in having someone to look after him. When do you want to start?"