Telegraph Mr.Merrick frankly how you find things; but remember the report must not be based upon your own mode of life but upon that of a man of wealth and refinement.

Especially he must be posted about the condition of the furniture, which I can guess is ill-suited to his needs." "How 'bout Hucks ?" asked the agent.
They all hung eagerly on West's reply, for Old Hucks was a general favorite.

The fact that the old retainer of the Weggs had a blind wife to whom he was tenderly devoted made the proposition of his leaving the farm one of intense interest.

Old Hucks and his patient wife had not been so much "hired help" as a part of the Wegg establishment, and it was doubtful if they had ever received any wages.

It was certain that Hucks had not a dollar in the world at the present time, and if turned out of their old home the ancient couple must either starve or go to the poorhouse.
"Say nothing further about Old Hucks or his wife to Mr.Merrick," advised West, gravely.