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Alger, Horatio, Jr.

"The Cash Boy"

Wharton. "I am convinced-- I did not believe my nephew capable of such baseness. Mrs. Parker, you shall not regret your confession. I will give you a pension which will relieve you from all fear of want. Call next week on Mr. Hall, and you shall learn what provision I have made for you. You, Frank, will return with me."


? ? ? ? "What will Mr. John say?" asked Frank.


? ? ? ? "He shall no longer sleep under my roof," said Mr. Wharton, sternly.


? ? ? ? Frank was taken to a tailor and fitted out with a handsome new suit, ready-made for immediate use, while three more were ordered.


? ? ? ? When Mr. Wharton reached home, he entered the library and rang the bell.


? ? ? ? To the servant who answered he said:


? ? ? ? "Is Mr. John at home?"


? ? ? ? "Yes, sir; he came in ten minutes ago."


? ? ? ? "Tell him I wish to see him at once in the library. Summon the housekeeper, also."


? ? ? ? Surprised at the summons, John Wade answered it directly.


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