"
Frank noticed a few Latin books in the collection. "Do you read
Latin, Mr. Morton?" he inquired.
"Yes, with tolerable ease. If I can be of any assistance to you
in carrying on your Latin studies, it will afford me pleasure to
do so."
"I am very much obliged to you, Mr. Morton. I tried to go on with
it by myself, but every now and then I came to a difficult
sentence which I could not make out."
"I think we can overcome the difficulties between us. At any
rate, we will try. Have no hesitation in applying to me."
Before closing this chapter, I think it necessary to narrate a
little incident which served to heighten the interest with which
Frank regarded his new friend, though it involved the latter in a
shadow of mystery.
Mrs. Frost did not keep what in New England is denominated
"help." Being in good health, she performed the greater part of
her household tasks unassisted. When washing and house-cleaning
days came, however, she obtained outside assistance. For this
purpose she engaged Chloe to come twice a week, on Monday and
Saturday, not only because in this way she could help the woman
to earn a living, but also because she found her a valuable and
efficient assistant.
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