? ? ? ? "There is some mistake, I am sure," he said. "Such a boy as Frank is incapable of stealing. You may be mistaken after all, John. Why did you not let him stay till I got back? I should like to have examined him myself."
? ? ? ? "I was so angry with him for repaying your kindness in such a way that I instantly ordered him out of the house."
? ? ? ? "I blame you, John, for your haste," said his uncle. "It was not just to the boy."
? ? ? ? "I acted for the best, sir," he forced himself to say in a subdued tone.
? ? ? ? "Young people are apt to be impetuous, and I excuse you; but you should have waited for my return. I will call at Gilbert & Mack's, and inquire of Frank himself what explanation he has to give."
? ? ? ? "Of course, sir, you will do what you think proper," said his nephew.
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