"Likely or not, it's true."
"I suppose you have come into a fortune," said James, with a sneer.
This was what had actually happened, but Mark had no more knowledge of his good fortune than James.
Later in the day Mark presented himself at the cabin in the woods.
"I thought you might have an errand for me," he said.
"So I have," returned the hermit. "Take yonder spade and come with me."
CHAPTER XV.
THE HERMIT'S BANK.
Mark was considerably surprised by the order he had received. What was he do with a spade? They were in the woods, and there was no arable land near. However, Mark was sensible enough to understand that it was his duty to obey, not to question.
"All right, sir!" he said, but there was a wonder in his look which old Anthony noticed with a smile. However, he did not immediately throw any light on the mystery.