you, Mr. Crane. It may come about some day. Is there no one in your town who will lend you money to rebuild your shop?"
"No; there ain't much money in Hillsdale. It's just a common country town, and the people are mostly farmers. I don't know what to do." And a look of sadness overspread his rugged countenance.
"You are no worse off than I am, Mr. Crane. I have lost an indulgent father, and am left dependent upon a woman I cannot like or respect."
"It does seem hard."
"But I have faith that some time things will come out for the best."
Gerald spoke gravely and calmly. He had been brought up to trust in God, and to have faith in His goodness. His words, young as he was, seemed to have a cheering effect on Mr. Crane.
"You're right, Gerald," he said, "and I'll try to believe things are comin' out right, though I can't see how."
"Why did you leave the house so soon, Mr. Crane? I thought you would have a long conversation with your sister and Abel."
"I thought so, too, but Melindy didn't seem to hanker much after my company. About fifteen minutes after you went out, she said: 'I shall have to leave you, as I have an errand in the village. Perhaps Abel will stay with you?'"
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