12/13 Yes; you have been very good to me, and I hope you will let me see you again. Besides, you are a friend of hers, and that's quite enough to make me want to know more of you." "Then come to me when you return," said Mr.Clendon. "But do not let me trespass on your time, Mr.Green; you must have other claims, those of your people, your parents." "Haven't any, sir," answered Derrick, gravely. "I'm all alone in the world--for the present," he added, his eyes shining with the hope that glowed in his breast. "I must be going now, sir. |