other fellow I can ask. The work isn't hard, though you'll
likely find it monotonous. Of course, this little north-shore
farming settlement isn't a very lively place. The rising and
setting of the sun are the most exciting events of the average
day. But the people are very kind and hospitable; and Prince
Edward Island in the month of June is such a thing as you don't
often see except in happy dreams. There are some trout in the
pond and you'll always find an old salt at the harbour ready and
willing to take you out cod-fishing or lobstering.

"I'll bequeath you my boarding house. You'll find it comfortable
and not further from the school than a good constitutional. Mrs.
Williamson is the dearest soul alive; and she is one of those
old-fashioned cooks who feed you on feasts of fat things and
whose price is above rubies.

"Her husband, Robert, or Bob, as he is commonly called despite
his sixty years, is quite a character in his way. He is an
amusing old gossip, with a turn for racy comment and a finger in
everybody's pie. He knows everything about everybody in Lindsay
for three generations back.

"They have no living children, but Old Bob has a black cat which
is his especial pride and darling. The name of this animal is
Timothy and as such he must always be called and referred to.
Never, as you value Robert's good opinion, let him hear you
speaking of his pet as 'the cat,' or even as 'Tim.' You will
never be forgiven and he will not consider you a fit person to
have charge of the school.