However, Alice and
Humphrey had been more successful, and Pablo was now beginning to
comprehend what they had attempted to instill, and was really
progressing dayly.
Edward remained at the cottage, expecting to bear some message from
the intendant. He was right in his conjecture, for, on the third day,
Oswald Partridge came over to say that the intendant would be happy to
see him, if he could make it convenient to go over; which Edward
assented to do on the following day. Oswald had ridden over on a pony;
Edward arranged to take Billy and return with him. They started early
the next morning, and Edward asked Oswald if he knew why the intendant
had sent for him.
"Not exactly," replied Oswald; "but I think, from what I heard Miss
Patience say, it is to offer you some situation, if you could be
prevailed upon to accept it."
"Very true," replied Edward; "he offers me the post of secretary. What
do you think?"
"Why, sir, I think I would accept it; at all events, I would take it
on trial--there can be no harm done. If you do not like it, you can
only go back to the cottage again. One thing I am sure of, which is,
that Master Heatherstone will make it as pleasant to you as he can,
for he is most anxious to serve you."
"That I really believe," replied Edward; "and I have pretty well made
up my mind to accept the office.
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