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Alger, Horatio, Jr.

"The Cash Boy"

I ask you, Mr. Wharton to consider my situation. Already my small supply of money is nearly gone, and I do not know how I am to pay my expenses. If it was any fault of mine that had brought me into this situation, I would not complain, but it seems hard to suffer when I am innocent.


? ? ? ? "'I do not ask to return to your house, Mr. Wharton, for it would not be pleasant, since your nephew and Mrs. Bradley dislike me, but I have a right to ask that the truth may be told to my employers, so that if they do not wish me to return to their service, they may, at least, be willing to give me a recommendation that will give me a place elsewhere."'


? ? ? ? "I must prevent the boy communicating with my uncle, if it is a possible thing. 'Strike while the iron is hot,' I say."


? ? ? ? "I think that is very judicious, Mr. John. I have no doubt you will know how to manage matters."


? ? ? ? John Wade dressed himself for a walk, and drawing out a cigar, descended the steps of his uncle's house into the street.


? ? ? ? He reached Fifth Avenue, and walked slowly downtown.


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