asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.

"Yes, he did; but still he thought with proper advice and
competent assistance he might get along. For the first, he can
depend upon Mr. Maynard and myself; as for the second, Mr.
Maynard suggested a good man, who is seeking a situation as farm
laborer."

"Is it anybody in this town?" asked Frank.

"No, it is a man from Brandon, named Jacob Carter. Mr. Maynard
says he is honest, industrious, and used to working on a farm. I
shall write to him this evening."

"Then you have decided to go!" exclaimed Frank and his mother in
concert.

"It will depend in part upon the answer I receive from this man
Carter. I shall feel if he agrees to come, that I can go with
less anxiety."

"How we shall miss you!" said his wife, in a subdued tone.

"And I shall miss you quite as much. It will be a considerable
sacrifice for all of us. But when my country has need of me, you
will feel that I cannot honorably stay at home. As for Frank, he
may regard me as his substitute."

"My substitute!" repeated Frank, in a questioning tone.