Old Anthony regarded him attentively, and said, half to himself, "a good face! a face to be trusted!"
"I hope so," said Mark, with a feeling of pleasure. "Can I do anything for you?"
"You are willing to help old Anthony? You see I know what they call me in the village."
"Yes. I shall be willing and glad to do anything for you."
"You are a good boy. What is your name?"
"Mark Manning."
"I know who you are. Your mother is a widow."
"Yes."
"And poor."
"We have little money, but we have never wanted for food."