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? ? ? ? "Then introduce me to Mr. Gilbert, Thomas, and I'll do it."
? ? ? ? "Follow me, aunt."
? ? ? ? He led his aunt to the rear of the store, where Mr. Gilbert was standing.
? ? ? ? "Mr. Gilbert," he said, "allow me to introduce my aunt, Mrs. Bradley."
? ? ? ? The housekeeper was courteously received, and invited to be seated. She soon opened her business, and blackened poor Frank's character as she had intended.
? ? ? ? "Really, Mrs. Bradley, I am sorry to hear this," said Mr. Gilbert. "You think there is no doubt of the boy's guilt?"
? ? ? ? "I am sorry to say that I have no doubt at all," said the housekeeper, hypocritically.
? ? ? ? "Mr. Mack and myself have had a very good opinion of him. He is faithful and prompt."
? ? ? ? "Of course, sir, you will retain him in your employ if you are willing to take the risk, but I thought it my duty to put you on your guard."
? ? ? ? "I am obliged to you, Mrs.
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