Don't forget him, David.

In name he is my head clerk, and he pretends to serve me, but at times I think he is my master.

A shrewd Massachusetts man, David, uncommonly shrewd, and loyal too." "And the lands, Benjamin ?" "They're in abeyance, and are likely to be for some years, their title depending upon the course of events which are now in train." "And they're uncertain, Benjamin, as uncertain as the winds.

But give me your honest opinion of the lad, Benjamin.

Have I done well with him ?" "None could have done better.