"
He finished his tea almost in silence, and, the meal over, emphasized his
position as head of the family by taking the easy-chair, a piece of
furniture sacred to Mr. Green, and subjecting that injured man to a
catechism which strained his powers of endurance almost to breaking-
point.
"Well, I sha'n't make any change at present," said Mr. Letts, when the
task was finished. "There's plenty of room here for us all, and, so long
as you and me agree, things can go on as they are. To-morrow morning I
shall go out and look for a job."
He found a temporary one almost at once, and, determined to make a
favorable impression, worked hard all day. He came home tired and dirty,
and was about to go straight to the wash-house to make his toilet when
Mr. Green called him in.
"My friend, Mr. Widden," he said, with a satisfied air, as he pointed to
a slight, fair young man with a well-trimmed moustache.
Mr. Letts shook hands.
"Fine day," said Mr. Widden.
"Beautiful," said the other. "I'll come in and have a talk about it when
I've had a wash."
"Me and Miss Foster are going out for a bit of a stroll," said Mr.
Widden.
"Quite right," agreed Mr. Letts. "Much more healthy than staying indoors
all the evening. If you just wait while I have a wash and a bit o'
something to eat I'll come with you."
"Co-come with us!" said Mr.
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