“Yes, it is.”
“She will be jealous when she hears of it.”
“No doubt. That is precisely what I desire. It will be a fitting punishment for her treatment of her own cousin.”
It was arranged that on the morrow Mrs. Forbush and Julia should close their small house, leaving directions to sell the humble furniture at auction, while Mr. Carter and Philip would come up from the Astor House.
“What will the Pitkins say when they hear of it?” thought Philip. “I am afraid they will feel bad.”
CHAPTER XXVII.
AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE.
While these important changes were occurring in the lives of Philip Brent and the poor cousin, Mrs. Pitkin remained in blissful ignorance of what was going on. Alonzo had told her of his encounter with Phil on Broadway and the intelligence our hero gave him of his securing a place.
“You may rest assured the boy was lying, Lonny,” said Mrs. Pitkin. “Boys don't get places so easily, especially when they can't give a recommendation from their last employer.