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? ? ? ? Late in the afternoon, Frank was called to the cashier's desk.
? ? ? ? "I am directed by Mr. Gilbert to say that your services will not be required after to-day," he said. "Here are the week's wages."
? ? ? ? "Why am I discharged? What have I done?" demanded Frank, while his heart sank within him.
? ? ? ? "I don't know. You must ask Mr. Gilbert," answered the cashier.
? ? ? ? "I will speak to him, at any rate," and Frank walked up to the senior partner, and addressed to him the same question.
? ? ? ? "Can you not guess?" asked Mr. Gilbert, sternly.
? ? ? ? "I can guess that a false accusation has been brought against me," said Frank.
? ? ? ? "A respectable lady has informed me that you are not honest. I regret it, for I have been pleased with your diligence. Of course, I cannot retain you in my employ."
? ? ? ? "Mr. Gilbert," said Frank, earnestly, "the charge is false.
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