She had, during the six years, saved a sum of money amply sufficient for the expenses of the journey and outfit, and she had now only to order clothes for herself and Dick, and to part with her furniture.
Ben, on his return, had heard with grave apprehension that she was about to carry out her intention; but, as he saw that any remonstrance on his part would be worse than useless, he abstained from offering any, and warmly entered into her plans.

After an hour's talk, he had proposed to Dick to go out for a stroll with him.
"I am glad to have a talk with you, Ben," Dick said.

"Of course, I have heard, from Mother, what you told her when you came home; but I shall be glad to hear it from you, so as to know exactly how it all was.

You know she feels sure that Father is still alive.

I should like to know what your opinion really is about it.