Mrs. Drummond rose from the table, and meekly removed the offending cake.
Just then the third and only other member of the family entered.
This was Joshua Drummond, the only son, now eighteen years of age, though he looked scarcely more than sixteen. He inherited his father's meanness, but not his frugality. He was more self-indulgent, and, though he grudged spending money for others, was perfectly ready to spend as much as he could get hold of for himself.
CHAPTER V. JACOB DRUMMOND—CONTINUED.
Over Joshua Mr. Drummond had less control than over his wife. The latter gave way meekly to his unreasonable requisitions; but Joshua did not hesitate to make opposition, being as selfish and self-willed as his father, for whom he entertained neither respect nor affection.
Joshua looked around him disdainfully.
"Is this Fast Day?" he asked.
"You know very well that Fast Day comes in April," said his father.