Old Anthony seemed weary, and Mark questioned him no more, but set before him the milk and loaf which he had brought with him.
CHAPTER V.
LYMAN TAYLOR MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
On leaving the cabin Mark promised to call again the next afternoon, bringing from the village such articles as Anthony might require. This he could readily do as the shoe manufactory was not running full time.
"I will see that you are paid for your trouble," said the hermit.
"That will be all right," said Mark, cheerfully.
"I am able to pay you, and will employ you only on that condition," persisted Anthony.
"I shall not object to that part of the bargain," said Mark, smiling. "Money never comes amiss to me."
"I have plenty of money, though I would not admit it to my nephew," continued the sick man. "He would persecute me till I bought him off. Fortunately he thinks I am poor."
"But," said Mark, "suppose he should come back. Would not your money be in danger?"