A stone barn was not far off, and the woman who answered their call said, "If you be wanting Sam Brent, you'll find him in the barn, threshing out some wheat." Mrs.Levy went to interview the milk dealer; Jane was cold and went into the cottage to warm herself.

"It is well I'm at ironing today," said Mrs.Brent, "for so I hev a good fire.

Come your ways in, ma'am, and sit on the hearth.

Let me make you a cup o' tea." "My friend will be here in a few minutes," Jane answered.

"She only wants to make a bargain with Mr.Brent for all his milk." "Then she won't be back in a few minutes; Sam Brent does no business in a hurry.