"
"And then your time will be at your disposal?"
"Yes, sir."
"Pardon me the question, but I take it your means are limited?"
"Yes, sir; till recently they have been very limited--now,
thanks to Mr. Reed, who pays a liberal salary for his little girl's
board, we are very comfortable, and can get along very well,
even if I do not immediately find work."
"I am glad to hear that. If I should hear of any employment
likely to please you I will send you word."
"Thank you, sir."
"Would you object to leave home?"
"No, sir; there is little or no prospect in Groveton, and though
my mother would miss me, she now has company, and I should
feel easier about leaving her."
"If you can spare the time, won't you walk with me to the depot?"
"With great pleasure, sir," and Luke went into the adjoining
room to fetch his hat, at the same time apprising his mother that
he was going out.
On the way to the depot Mr. Armstrong managed to draw out
Luke with a view to getting better acquainted with him,
and forming an idea of his traits of character. Luke was
quite aware of this, but talked frankly and easily, having
nothing to conceal.
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