Philip immediately followed the advice of his friend. He was curious to hear what the squire would say.
Squire Pope’s eyesight was not good, and it was only when he came near that he recognized Frank Dunbar. He stopped short, for there was a subject on which he wished to speak.
“Frank Dunbar!” he said.
“Do you wish to speak to me, sir?” inquired Frank coldly.
“Yes. Where have you been?”
“Out walking,” answered Frank shortly.
“Have you been to the poorhouse?”
“I have.”
“Did you see Philip?”
“I saw him looking out of a third-story window.”