"It is too bad," the man said. He shrugged his shoulders. "But Zelie and I must leave tomorrow. And maybe some day you will decide to join us."
Philippe wondered what Tom meant.
"You know you are a big boy now," Tom continued. "It is a shame for you to waste your time sitting in a market place selling vegetables."
He winked at Philippe slyly, and then started to whistle. Oh, how lucky was this Tom, thought Philippe; and the little girl, Zelie, too! But still Philippe noticed that Zelie's eyes were sad.
Chapter V
NEW FRIENDS
Philippe lay in bed and thought of Tom and of Zelie. Yes, mostly he thought of Zelie. He would never see her again. Tom was taking her away in the morning. What a pity!
She was the most interesting little friend the boy had ever had. Now he would be lonely again. Rose was still so young.
Of course, he had his books. But he did so long to wander through the country. It was summer time, and there was no school. Oh, happy Zelie!