4/8 And what did you reply ?" "I told him I did not know--that I only knew that part of your life had been passed in Europe. I heard him say under his breath, 'It is singular.'" "Frank," said Mr.Morton, after a moment's thought, "I wish to have Squire Haynes learn as little of me as possible. If, therefore, he should ask you how I am employed, you say that I have come here for the benefit of my health. This is one of my motives, though not the principal one." "I will remember," said Frank. |