If you will go in with me, and say that you have often
heard me preach, and that I am the Rev. Mr. Barnes, of Hayfield
Centre, I won't mind paying you five dollars for your trouble."
"All right; I'll do it," said the rustic, considering that it
would be an unusually easy way of earning few dollars.
"You'll remember the name, won't you?"
"Yes--Parson Barnes, of Hayfield Centre."
"That is right. The store is near by. Walk along with us, and
we will be there in five minutes."
CHAPTER XXIII
A NEW EXPEDIENT
"I believe your name is Peck?" said Mr. Montgomery, hazarding a
guess.
"No, it's Young, Ephraim Young."
"Of course it is. I remember now, but I am apt to forget names.
You said your parents were quite well?"
"Yes, they're pretty smart."
"I am glad to hear it; I have the pleasantest recollections of
your excellent father. Let me see, didn't you call there with me
once, Mrs. Barnes?"
"Not that I remember."
"You must go with me the next time. I want you to know the
parents of our young friend. They are excellent people. Do you
go back this afternoon, Mr. Young?"
"Yes, I guess so. You don't know of any sitooation I could get
in a store round here, do you?"
"Not at present, but I have some influential friends to whom I
will mention your name.
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