"It looks remarkably well up thee," replied Mr. Slocum, shading his eyes critically with one hand. "You object to the change, but for my part I don't object to changes. I trust I may live to see the day when even this sign will have to be altered to–Slocum, Shackford & Son. How would you like that?"
"I can't say," returned Richard laughing, as they passed into the yard together. "I should first have to talk it over–with the son!"
The End