John Hardy looked thoughtful. He appeared to be pondering something. Finally he said: "Then send him. He is a boy, but he is faithful and discreet. Moreover, I could advise him."
"Let it be so!"
"Can you spare him?"
"Yes, I am quite recovered, and he may not be gone many weeks. If I need help I can easily receive it."
"I would suggest a delay of a week or two, or till the will is drawn up and signed, and some other business attended to."
"I shall be guided entirely by your advice."
"Now shall I leave you some money?"
"No, I have enough to last for some time to come."
"You don't keep it in this cabin, do you? It would be imprudent. You would be exposed to robbery."
"No, I have a place of concealment in the woods. I shall go this afternoon, taking Mark with me, to draw from it. It is my bank."