I will do just as you say, now." Our merchant was a little flattered by this unreserved display of confidence.

He did not give weight enough to the fact that it was adversity alone which made Tom so humble.

He was in trouble, and gave him all the guarantee he could ask for his future good behavior.

He could not desert him now he was in difficulty.
"You shall help me sell my books, and then we will return to Boston together.

Have you money enough left to pay your employer ?" Tom hesitated; something evidently hung heavily upon his mind.
"I don't know how it will be after I have paid my expenses to Boston," he replied, averting his face.
Bobby was perplexed by this evasive answer; but as Tom seemed so reluctant to go into details, he reserved his inquiries for a more convenient season.
"Now, Tom, you take the houses on that side of the street, and I will take those upon this side.