Mrs.
Hamilton must have formed a very good opinion of you." "She may be disappointed in me," said Ben modestly.
"I don't think she will," said Mrs.Barclay, with a proud and affectionate glance at her boy.

"You have always been a good son, and that is the best of recommendations." "I am afraid you are too partial, mother.

I shall hate to leave you alone." "I can bear loneliness if I know you are prospering, Ben." "And it will only be for a time, mother.

When I am a young man and earning a good income, I shall want you to come and live with me." "All in good time, Ben.

How soon do you want to go ?" "I think it better to lose no time, mother.