The additions were made to the cottage, and Frank Shelton and his wife were glad to hire the house, thus providing Mrs. Trafton with society as well as adding to her income.
As for Robert, henceforth he shared in all the educational advantages which Julian enjoyed.
Mr. Huet took a house, engaged an excellent housekeeper and at length enjoyed a home.
One letter he wrote to Charles Waldo—a scathing letter denouncing him for his infamous conduct and threatening severe punishment if he ever again conspired against his happiness. Mr. Waldo did not answer the letter for very shame. What excuse or apology could he possibly offer?
Three years later Robert and Julian made a vacation journey westward.
“I should like to call on my old friend Nathan Badger,” said Julian.
“So should I,” said Robert. “I want to see how he looks.”
The Badgers could not at first be convinced that the elegant young gentleman, introduced as Julian Huet, was no other than the bound boy, Bill Benton; but he recalled so many incidents of his past life that they credited it at last.
“You were always a favorite of mine, Bill—I mean Mr. Julian!” said the farmer, who had a wonderful respect for wealth.
“And of mine!” chimed in Mrs. Badger. “And I’m sure my Andrew Jackson loved you like a brother.”