? ? ? ? "Quite so, sir. When do you wish me to come?"
? ? ? ? "Can you go out with me this afternoon?"
? ? ? ? "Yes, sir. I only want to go home and pack up my trunk."
? ? ? ? "To save time, I will go with you, and we will start as soon as possible."
? ? ? ? Nathan Graves accompanied Frank to his room, where his scanty wardrobe was soon packed. A hack was called, and they were speedily on their way to the Cortland Street ferry.
? ? ? ? They crossed the ferry, and Mr. Graves purchased two tickets to Elizabeth. He bought a paper, and occupied himself in reading. Frank felt that fortune had begun to shine upon him once more. By and by, he could send for Grace, and get her boarded near him. As soon as his wages were raised, he determined to do this. While engaged in these pleasant speculations, they reached the station.
? ? ? ? "We get out here," said Mr. Graves.
? ? ? ? "Is your store in this place?" asked Frank.
? ? ? ? "No; it is in the next town.
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