She came in at once, and, though she was in the
midst of household affairs, sat down with that delightful air of having
all the time in the world to spare for one who needed her, which was one
of her endearing characteristics.
When she had heard the note she nodded her head thoughtfully. "I think
the grandfather may well congratulate himself that the grandson has
fallen into your hands, Calvin," said she. "The work you give him may
not be to him the interesting task it would be to some men, but it will
undoubtedly do him good to be harnessed to any labour which means a bit
of drudgery. By all means do as Mr. Kendrick bids you--'work him hard.'"
She smiled. "I wonder what the boy would think of Louis's work."
"He would take to his heels, probably, if it were offered him. It's
plain that Matthew's pleased enough at having him tackle a gentleman's
task like this, and hopes to make it a stepping-stone to something more
muscular. I shall do my best by Richard, as he asks. You note that he
wants the young man to meet us all. Are you willing to invite him to
dinner some time--perhaps next week--as a special favour to me?"
"Certainly, Calvin, if you consider young Mr.
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