“Exactly.”
“You haven't heard any bad news, I hope?” said the housekeeper anxiously.
“Oh, no.”
“Then he isn't sick?”
“Quite the contrary. He is quite strong and athletic, I should judge, from his letter.”
“He will be glad to see you, sir.”
“Well, perhaps so. But you know, Nancy, young people don't miss their parents and guardians as much as they are missed at home. They have plenty of excitement and society at college.”
“Yes, sir, that's true, but I'm sure Master Walter won't forget his old home. If you have room for some cookies I will put some into the bag. Walter is fond of them.”
“No, I think you needn't do It, Nancy, He has a good boarding-house, and no doubt he gets all the cakes he wants. By the way, I want to take the boy by surprise, so don't write and let him know I'm coming.”
“No, sir, I won't.”