? ? ? ? "It isn't so much the pay, Thomas, though that would be a help. He might take a fancy to you."
? ? ? ? "That might pay better. When are you going to introduce me?"
? ? ? ? "This evening; that is, I will ask Mr. Wharton if he will see you."
? ? ? ? Mrs. Bradley entered the library, where Frank was engaged in reading aloud.
? ? ? ? "Excuse my interruption," she said; "but my nephew has just called, and I should like to introduce him to you, if you will kindly receive him."
? ? ? ? "Certainly, Mrs. Bradley," said Mr. Wharton. "Bring him in."
? ? ? ? The housekeeper left the room, but speedily reappeared, followed by her nephew, who seemed a little abashed.
? ? ? ? "My nephew, Thomas Bradley, Mr. Wharton," said his aunt, by way of introduction. "You have often heard me speak of Mr. Wharton, Thomas."
? ? ? ? "How do you do, sir?" said Thomas awkwardly.
? ? ? ? "Pray take a seat, Mr. Bradley. Your aunt has been long a member of my family.
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