Mr.Godfrey left town that same morning on the first train.
The Major christened his new home "Silver-leaf Hall," because of two great "silver-leaf" trees that stood by the front door.

He had some repairing, paper hanging and painting done, ordered a big stock of groceries from the local dealer, and showed by his every action that his stay in East Harniss was to be a lengthy one.

He hired a pew in the Methodist church, and joined the "club." Augustus did the marketing for "Silver-leaf Hall," and had evidently been promoted to the position of housekeeper.
The Major moved in April.

It was now the third week in June and his popularity was, if possible, more pronounced than ever.

On this particular, the evening of Captain Bailey Stitt's unexpected arrival, Obed had been sitting by the tea table in his dining room after supper, going over the account books of his paint, paper, and oil store.