"Father's brain must be softening," said Joshua, after recovering in a measure from his astonishment. "I hope it will be permanent. Isn't supper most ready?"
"At five o'clock, Joshua."
"This young chap's got a lot of money, I suppose, and the governor's after some of it. That explains the matter."
"I wish you wouldn't speak so disrespectfully of your father, Joshua."
"I won't if he'll keep on as he's begun. I'm glad this young Conrad has come to board here. I'm going to get thick with him."
"He seems like a very nice boy," said Mrs. Drummond.
"I don't care what sort of a boy he is, as long as he's got the tin. I'm going to make him treat."
"You must be considerate of his feelings, Joshua. Remember that he has just lost his father."
"Suppose he has, there's no need of looking glum about it."