"Yes, Robert, take a seat. I wish to speak to you," said his guardian.
The boy obeyed, and looked inquiringly in the face of Paul Morton to see what he had to communicate.
"It is desirable," he said, "that we should speak together of your future arrangements. It is for that purpose I have sent for you this morning."
"I suppose I shall go back to the school where my father placed me," said Robert.
"Ahem!" said his guardian, "that we can settle presently. I have not yet decided upon that point."
"It is a very good school, sir. I think it was my father's intention that I should remain there for at least two years longer."
"He never spoke to me on that subject. He thought it would be safe to trust to my judgment in the matter."
"Then I am not to go back?" said Robert, in some disappointment.
"I do not say that. I only say that I have not yet decided upon that point. Even if you go back you need not go at once."