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Alger, Horatio, Jr.

"The Cash Boy"

Wade," returned Frank, firmly. "I shall stay here in spite of you," and without waiting for an answer, he walked on.




Chapter XVI - An Accomplice Found


? ? ? ? No sooner had John Wade parted from our hero than he saw approaching him a dark, sinister-looking man, whom he had known years before.


? ? ? ? "Good-morning, Mr. Wade," said the newcomer.


? ? ? ? "Good-morning, Mr. Graves. Are you busy just now?"


? ? ? ? "No, sir; I am out of employment. I have been unfortunate."


? ? ? ? "Then I will give you a job. Do you see that boy?" said John Wade, rapidly.


? ? ? ? "Yes, I see him."


? ? ? ? "I want you to follow him. Find out where he lives, and let me know this evening. Do you understand?"


? ? ? ? "I understand. You may rely upon me, sir," answered Nathan Graves; and quickening his pace, he soon came within a hundred feet of our hero.


? ? ? ? After fulfilling his errand, Frank walked downtown again, but did not succeed in obtaining any further employment.


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