"This is really good news," she said gladly. "Mark will advise me what to do."
"Mark will not come alone. Do you think, Mrs. Manning, you can accommodate another boarder?"
"Who is it, sir?"
"A little boy. I don't care to keep it secret. It is my grandson."
"Your grandson?"
"Yes; I sent Mark out West to find him. He has succeeded in his mission, and the two are now on the way home."
"I shall be glad to take him, sir, if I have anywhere to receive him. Squire Collins's visit has rather upset me, and I don't know what to do, or where to turn."
"If your only trouble is about a house, I will undertake to find one for you. Don't borrow any trouble on that score."
"But I don't know of any house that will come within my means."
"I am afraid, Mrs. Manning, that you haven't confidence in me. I tell you again, not to borrow any trouble. I may as well tell you that this house will not be large enough for your increased family, and that I intended to propose to you to take another."