"John here, never said a word about his high-toned relation comin' to East Wellmouth.

Had you any idea he was comin', John ?" John shook his head.
"No," he said.

"The last time I saw him in New York, which was two years or more ago, he did say something about being on the lookout for a summer residence.

But he did not mention East Wellmouth; nor did I.
I remember hearing that he and the late Mr.Colfax were quite friendly, associated in business affairs, I believe.

Probably that accounts for his being here." "Set down, everybody," urged Thankful.