She could scarcely believe the evidence of her own senses, and she ceased to wonder that he talked big.
It was nearly ten o'clock when the widow and her son went to bed, so deeply were they interested in discussing our hero's affairs.

He had intended to call upon Squire Lee that night, but the time passed away so rapidly that he was obliged to defer it till the next day.
After breakfast the following morning, he hastened to pay the intended visit.

There was a tumult of strange emotions in his bosom as he knocked at the squire's door.

He was proud of the success he had achieved, and even then his cheek burned under the anticipated commendations which his generous friend would bestow upon him.

Besides, Annie would be glad to see him, for she had expressed such a desire when they parted on the Monday preceding.