"No, sir; never."
"It is not a large place, but it is growing; the people are plain, but they have kind hearts. I hope you may like the town after a while."
"Thank you, sir; I have no doubt I shall."
"If you feel inclined for a walk, Joshua will go out with you after supper, and show you the mill-dam, the church, and the school-house. He will also point out the store—it is only across the way—where, in my humble way, I try to earn a living. I shall be very glad if you will come in and take a look inside. I may be busy, for work has accumulated during my absence, but Joshua will show you around."
"Thank you, sir."
"Will you have another cup of tea, Mr. Conrad?" asked Mrs. Drummond.
"Thank you."
"May I ask, Mr. Conrad,—excuse my intruding the question,—who is left executor of your father's estate?"
"Mr. Shaw, the lawyer in our village."
"Is he? Do you have confidence in him?"