However, he slept soundlier than he thought himself capable of doing.
He was awakened early by Jack: "Harry, your father is here, and very anxious to see you." Mose arose slowly and reluctantly.

He had nothing to say to his father, and dreaded the interview, which he feared would be unpleasantly emotional.

The father met him with face pale and hands trembling with emotion.

"My son, my son!" he whispered.

Mose stood silently wondering why his father should make so much fuss over him.
Mr.Excell soon recovered his self-command, and his voice cleared.