The two young travelers arrived at Groveton, and, as it chanced,
reached Luke's cottage without attracting much observation.
The door was opened by the widow, whose kind manner at once won
the favor of the child.
"I like you much better than Miss Graham," she said, with
childish frankness.
"I am glad of that, my child," said Mrs. Larkin. "I will try
to make this a pleasant home for you."
"I like Luke, too," said Rosa.
"Really, Rosa, you make me blush," said Luke. "I am not
used to hearing young ladies say they like me."
"I think he is a good boy," said Rosa, reflectively. "Isn't he,
Mrs. Larkin?"
"I think so, my dear," said the widow, smiling.
"Then I suppose I shall have to behave like one," said Luke.
"Do you think I have improved in appearance, mother?"
"I noticed your new suit at once, Luke."
"I have another in this bundle, mother; and that isn't all.
Do you see this watch? I sha'n't mourn the loss of the Waterbury
any longer."
"Mr. Reed is certainly proving a kind friend, Luke. We have
much reason to be grateful."
"He has also provided me with employment for a time, mother."
And then Luke told his mother about the copying he had engaged to do.
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