"I wish Rachel war'n't quite so contrary," said the cooper. "She
turns upon a body so sudden, it's hard to know how to take her.
How's the little girl, Mary?"
"She's been asleep ever since six o'clock."
"I hope you don't find her very much trouble. That all comes upon
you, while we have the benefit of the money."
"I don't think of that, Timothy. She is a sweet child, and I love
her almost as much as if she were my own. As for Jack, he perfectly
idolizes her."
"And how does Aunt Rachel look upon her?"
"I am afraid she will never be a favorite with Rachel."
"Rachel never took to children much. It isn't her way. Now, Mary,
while you are sewing, I will read you the news."
CHAPTER VI.
WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED.
THE card which had been handed to Timothy Crump contained the name
of Thomas Merriam,----Wall Street. Punctually at twelve, the cooper
reported himself at the counting-room, and received a cordial
welcome from the merchant.
"I am glad to see you," he said. "I will come to business at once,
as I am particularly engaged this morning. Is there any way in which
I can serve you?"
"Not unless you can procure me a situation, sir."
"I think you told me you were a cooper."
"Yes sir."
"Does this yield you a good support?"
"In good times it pays me two dollars a day.
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