you do with the money if you had it?"

"I think I would buy a new rowboat; there's a pond near our house."

"When you get it send for me, and I'll help you row."

"Very well," said James; but he did not answer very positively. In
fact, he was by no means sure that his father would comply with his
request for money, although it suited him to make this representation
to his companions.

Herbert retired early. It had been a fatiguing day for him, and it
would be necessary to rise in good season the next day, as the coach
left Randolph for Wrayburn at an early hour.




CHAPTER VIII

HERBERT'S RETURN


Mrs. Carter awaited Herbert's return with interest. She felt lonely
without him, for he had never before been away from home to stay
overnight. But there was a feeling of anticipation besides. Her hopes
of a legacy were not very strong, but of course there was a
possibility of her uncle's having remembered them in his will.

"Even if it is only five dollars, it will be welcome," she thought.