seemed likely that the storekeeper was likely to deprive his mother
of her office and income.

"I should not like to work for Mr. Graham, sir," he said.

"It appears to me that you are very particular, young man," said
Squire Walsingham.

"I would be willing to work for you, sir, but not for him."

"Ahem!" said the squire, somewhat mollified, "I will think of your
case."

Herbert left the house, feeling that his mother's removal was only a
matter of time.






CHAPTER II.

HERBERT'S CHANCE.





Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of