“Yes, that is a big fellow,” said Anderson.
“I caught one once twice as big as that in a place where we used to live.”
“Don't talk any more, son,” said Anderson.
“All right,” returned Eddy, generously, and turned the pages in silence.
It was nearly noon when Sam Riggs came to the office door to announce Charlotte; but she followed closely behind, and saw her brother over the butterfly-book. She was so surprised that she scarcely greeted Anderson.
“Why, Eddy Carroll, you here?” said she.
“Yes, Charlotte,” replied Eddy, with a curious meekness.
“How long have you been here, dear?”
“Oh, quite a while, Charlotte. Mr. Anderson has given me this beautiful book to look at. It's full of butterflies.”
“That is very kind,” said Charlotte. “You must be very careful.”