"Ten dollars!" exclaimed the widow, in amazement. "It won't be worth half that."
"I don't pay for board merely, but for care and attendance as well. She may be sick, and that would increase your trouble."
"She would in that case receive as much care as if she were my own daughter; but I don't ask such an exorbitant rate of board."
"It isn't exorbitant if I choose to pay it, Mrs. Larkin," said Mr. Reed, smiling. "I am entirely able to pay that price, and prefer to do so."
"It will make me feel quite rich, sir," said the widow, gratefully. "I shall find it useful, especially as Luke has lost his situation."
"Luke may find another position."
"When do you wish your daughter to come?" asked Mrs. Larkin.
"Luke will accompany me to the city to-morrow, and bring her back with him. By the way, I will pay you four weeks in advance."
He drew four ten-dollar bills from his pocket and put them into the widow's hand.
"I am almost afraid this is a dream," said Mrs. Larkin. "You have made me very happy."