This mark of attention, esteemed by Belton as a signal honor, filled his little soul with joy.

As he thought of the manner in which the preacher stirred up the people, the amount of the collection that had been given him, and the biscuits and chicken that now awaited him, Belton decided that he, too, would like to become a preacher.
Just before reaching home, according to a preconcerted plan, Belton and James Henry broke from the group and ran into the house.

When the others appeared a little later on, these two were not to be seen.
However, no question was asked and no search made.

All things were ready and the parson sat down to eat, while the three girls stood about, glancing now and then at the table.

The preacher was very voracious and began his meal as though he "meant business." We can now reveal the whereabouts of Belton and James Henry.