Of course, I put implicit
confidence in you, or I would not offer the situation. But you will
not be always down here: I have my correspondents and friends, to whom
I shall have to send you occasionally on most trusty missions. You, I
am sure, will suit me in every respect, and I hope you will undertake
the post which I now offer to you. Give me no answer just now; consult
with your brother, and give the offer due consideration, and when you
have made up your mind you can let me know."
Edward bowed, and the intendant went into the cottage.
Edward then assisted Humphrey and Pablo to get the iron chest on the
cart, and covered it with the other packages and boxes, till the cart
was well loaded. Leaving Pablo in charge till Oswald came from the
stables, Edward and Humphrey then went into the cottage, where they
found a very social party; Patience Heatherstone having succeeded in
making great friends with the other three girls, and the intendant, to
Edward's surprise, laughing and joking with them. Alice and Edith had
brought out some milk, biscuits, and all the fruit that was ripe, with
some bread, a cold piece of salt beef, and a ham; and they were eating
as well as talking.
"I have been praising your sisters' house-keeping, Armitage," said the
intendant.
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