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Alger, Horatio, Jr.

"The Cash Boy"

And now I must trouble you to find a boarding place. After what has passed I do not desire to have you in the family."


? ? ? ? "I do not believe he is your grandson," said John Wade, too angry to heed prudential considerations.


? ? ? ? "Your opinion is of little consequence."


? ? ? ? "Then, sir, I have only to wish you good-morning. I will send for my trunks during the day."


? ? ? ? "Good-morning," said Mr. Wharton, gravely, and John Wade left the room, baffled and humiliated.


? ? ? ? "I hope, sir," said the housekeeper, alarmed for her position; "I hope you don't think I knew Mr. Frank was your grandson. I never was so astonished and flustrated in my life. I hope you won't discharge me, sir--me that have served you so faithfully for many years."


? ? ? ? "You shall remain on probation. But if Frank ever has any fault to find with you, you must go."


? ? ? ? "I hope you will forgive me, Mr. Frank."


? ? ? ? "I forgive you freely," said our hero, who was at a generous disposition.


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