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Alger, Horatio, Jr.

"The Cash Boy"

Tell him your story, and place your case in his hands. He will write to your grandfather, inviting him to call at his office on business of importance, without letting him know what is the nature of it. You and I can be there to meet him, and tell our story. In this way John Wade will know nothing, and learn nothing, of your movements."


? ? ? ? "That is good advice, Mrs. Parker, but there is one thing you have not thought of," said our hero.


? ? ? ? "What is that?"


? ? ? ? "Lawyers charge a great deal for their services, and I have no money."


? ? ? ? "You have what is as good a recommendation--a good case. The lawyer will see at once that if not at present rich, you stand a good chance of obtaining a position which will make you so. Besides, your grandfather will be willing, if he admits your claim, to recompense the lawyer handsomely."


? ? ? ? "I did not think of that. I will do as you advise to-morrow."




Chapter XXI - John Wade's Disappointment



? ? ? ? Mr.


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The Great Round World And What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1. No. 23, April 15, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls (page 23) The Contrast (page 86) Oak Openings (page 210)