Perhaps Farmer Helmboe knows him.

I will ask him the first time I go to Bamble, and if need be I will push on to Drammen.

There it will not be difficult for me to at least learn what the man does, and what people think of him." "They do not think well of him, I am sure," replied Hulda.

"His face is very unprepossessing, and I shall be very much surprised if there is a noble soul concealed under such a repulsive exterior." "Come, come, little sister, it will not do to judge people by outward appearances," exclaimed Joel.

"Don't be so suspicious, Hulda, and cheer up.