But presently their motherly hearts were touched by the look of the big, gentle-faced, homesick boy.

They made a room ready for him on the top floor and showed him the wonders of the big house--the library, the electrical apparatus, the rocking chair with its fan swayed by the movement of the chair, the new stove and grate which the Doctor had invented.

That evening, after an excellent supper, they sat down for a visit in the library, when Jack suggested that he would like to have a part of the work to do.
"I can sweep and clean as well as any one," he said.

"My mother taught me how to do that.

You must call on me for any help you need." "Now I wouldn't wonder but what we'll git erlong real happy," said Mrs.
Franklin.