? ? ? ? "You have had a hard time, mother."
? ? ? ? "No harder on your account. You have been a great comfort to me, Frank. I am only anxious for the future. I fear you and Grace will suffer after I am gone."
? ? ? ? "Don't fear, mother, I am young and strong; I am not afraid to face the world with God's help."
? ? ? ? "What are you thinking of, Frank?" asked Mrs. Fowler, noticing the boy's fixed look.
? ? ? ? "Mother," he said, earnestly, "I mean to seek for that man you have told me of. I want to find out who I am. Do you think he was my father?"
? ? ? ? "He said he was, but I do not believe it. He spoke with hesitation, and said this to deceive us, probably."
? ? ? ? "I am glad you think so, I would not like to think him my father. From what you have told me of him I am sure I would not like him."
? ? ? ? "He must be nearly fifty now--dark complexion, with dark hair and whiskers. I am afraid that description will not help you any. There are many men who look like that.
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