CHAPTER II

FOR WILLIAM--A HOME


On the first Sunday after the wedding Pete
came up-stairs to tell his master, William, that
Mrs. Stetson wanted to see him in the drawing-
room.

William went down at once.

``Well, Aunt Hannah,'' he began, reaching out
a cordial hand. ``Why, what's the matter?'' he
broke off concernedly, as he caught a clearer view
of the little old lady's drawn face and troubled
eyes.

``William, it's silly, of course,'' cried Aunt
Hannah, tremulously, ``but I simply had to go
to some one. I--I feel so nervous and
unsettled! Did--did Billy say anything to you--
what she was going to do?''

``What she was going to do? About what?
What do you mean?''

``About the house--selling it,'' faltered Aunt
Hannah, sinking wearily back into her chair.