JOE'S LEGACY The next day was Saturday.

There was no school, but this did not lighten Joe's labors, as he was kept at work on the farm all day.
He was in the barn when Deacon Goodwin, a neighbor, drove up.
Oscar was standing in front of the house, whittling out a cane from a stick he had cut in the woods.
"Is Joe Mason at home ?" the deacon inquired.
Oscar looked up in surprise.

Why should the deacon want Joe Mason?
"I suppose he is," drawled Oscar.
"Don't you know ?" "Probably he is in the barn," said Oscar indifferently.
"Will you call him?
I want to see him on business." Oscar was still more surprised.

He was curious about the business, but his pride revolted at the idea of being sent to summon Joe.
"You'll find him in the barn," said he.
"I don't want to leave my horse," said the deacon.

"I will take it as a favor if you will call him." Oscar hesitated.