He said David must be taken through the mills and the most made of everything, and then in a week or two afterwards be offered a partnership; and Matt, being the eldest, carried the day.

A great festival was arranged, everything was seen to the best advantage, and David was exceedingly interested.

He lingered with a strange fascination among the steam-looms, and Matt saw the bait had taken, for as they walked back together to the old homestead David said, "You were ever a careful man, Matt, but it must take a deal of money--you understand, brother--if you need at any time--I hope I don't presume." "Certainly not.

Yes, we are doing a big business--a very good business indeed; perhaps when you are stronger you may like to join us." "I sha'n't get stronger, Matt--so I spoke now." Sam, in his anxiety, thought Matt had been too prudent; he would have accepted Davie's offer at once; but Matt was sure that by his plan they would finally get all the general's money into their hands.
However, the very clever always find some quantity that they have failed to take into account.

After this long day at the mills General Denton had a severe relapse, and it was soon evident that his work was nearly finished.
"But you must not fret, Jennie dear," he said cheerfully; "I am indeed younger in years than you, but then I have lived a hundred times as long.