“Your sister is right, Fred,” said Mr. Vivian; “you must not be too ready to employ street phrases.”
“That’s what I mean, any way,” said Fred.
“Do you think your employer will do you justice when he returns?” asked Mr. Vivian.
“Yes, sir. Mr. Sands is an excellent man, and he knows very well that Mr. Moore is prejudiced against me.”
“Then you expect to be taken back?”
“Yes, sir.”
“If anything should occur to prevent, come at once and let me know.”
“Thank you, sir.”
Before the evening was over Gilbert managed to introduce the subject of the little flower-girl whom he had befriended. He gave an account of the father’s sickness, and the little girl’s devotion. Fred and Laura were much interested, and asked many questions, which Gilbert answered as well as he could.
“You think these people really worthy of assistance, Gilbert?” asked Mr. Vivian.