"As for these Whitneys," he thought, "mother's right about them." Then he called out in a tone of good-natured contempt, which his stature and his powerful frame and strong, handsome face made effective: "Hello, Ross! When did _you_ come to town ?" "This morning," replied Ross.

"I heard you were working, but I had no idea it was--I've just been to your house, looking for you, and was on the way to the factory.

Father told me to see that you get a suitable position.

I'm going to Howells and arrange it.

You know, father's been in the East and very busy." "Don't bother," said Arthur, and there was no pretense in his air of ease.