They will all be here soon to welcome you; so before they come tell me more about yourself.

Why, Dan, dear! it's nearly two years since you were here! Has it gone well with you ?' asked Mrs Jo, who had been listening with maternal interest to his account of life in California, and the unexpected success of a small investment he had made.
'First-rate! I don't care for the money, you know.

I only want a trifle to pay my way--rather earn as I go, and not be bothered with the care of a lot.

It's the fun of the thing coming to me, and my being able to give away, that I like.

No use to lay up; I shan't live to be old and need it,--my sort never do,' said Dan, looking as if his little fortune rather oppressed him.
'But if you marry and settle somewhere, as I hope you will, you must have something to begin with, my son.