It is frugal compared with yours at the Cedars, my dear Frank, but you are heartily welcome to it." "It looks very nice, Mr.Tarbox," said our hero, "and I have not been accustomed to luxurious living." This answer pleased Mr.and Mrs.Tarbox.Even if Frank should become a boarder on liberal terms, they didn't wish to spend too much on their table.
"We couldn't get sirloin steak," said Mr.Tarbox; "but I hope you will find this good." "No doubt I shall," said Frank, politely.
"Won't you have another piece of steak ?" asked Mrs.Tarbox.
Frank saw that there was but a small piece left, and, though his appetite was not wholly satisfied, he answered: "No, thank you." "I will!" said Pliny, quickly.
Mrs.Tarbox frowned at her son, but did not venture to refuse in the presence of her guest.

She cut off a small portion of the steak, and, with a severe look, put it on the extended plate of Pliny.
"You've got a good appetite, Pliny," said Julia.
"So would you have, if you had to work like me!" grumbled Pliny.
After the steak came an apple pie, which was cut into seven pieces.

Mrs.
Tarbox managed to make Frank's piece a little larger than the rest.
Her husband observed it with approval.

He was very desirous that Frank should be satisfied with his fare.
When Pliny rose from the table, saying that he must be getting back to the store, Frank rose also.
"I will go with you," he said, "if you have no objection.

I would like to take a walk." "Come along," said Pliny.