"But you are coming back again?"
"I hope so, but only for a visit now and then. I am offered a position in the city."
"Isn't that rather sudden?" said Rose, after a pause.
Ben explained how he came to be offered employment.
"I am to receive higher pay than I did here, and a home besides," he added, in a tone of satisfaction. "Don't you think I am lucky?"
"Yes, Ben, and I rejoice in your good fortune; but I shall miss you so much," said Rose frankly.
"I am glad of that," returned Ben. "I hoped you would miss me a little. You'll go and see mother now and then, won't you? She will feel very lonely."
"You may be sure I will. It is a pity you have to go away. A great many will be sorry."
"I know someone who won't."
"Who is that?"