Alger, Horatio | The Errand Boy

speak to him,“ she said.

Jonas went out and did the errand. ”Mrs. Brent wants to see me?“ said Dan. ”I have nothing to do with her.“ ”You'd better come in if you know what's best for yourself.“ said Jonas, with an exultation he did not attempt to conceal. ”Oh, well, I have no objection to meeting Mrs. Brent,“ said Dan. ”I'll go in.“ Mrs. Brent eyed the young gardener with cold animosity. ”You have been impudent to Master Philip,“ she said. ”Of course you cannot remain any longer in his father's employment. Here are five dollars-- more than is due you. Take it, and leave the estate.“ ”I won't take your money, Mrs. Brent,“ said Dan independently, ”and I won't take my dismissal from any one but Mr. Granville himself.“ ”Do you defy me, then?“ said Mrs. Brent,