However, we must remember that his home influences haven't been the best.

His mother's death was unfortunate for him." "I heard at the store that you and Squire Haynes had a discussion at the war meeting," said Frank inquiringly.

"How was it, father ?" "It was on the question of voting a bounty to our volunteers.

I felt that such a course would be only just.

The squire objected on the ground that our taxes would be considerably increased." "And how did the town vote ?" "They sustained my proposition, much to the squire's indignation.