"
"Then you prefer the father to the son?" said the colonel.
"The father has much more agreeable manners. I don't think Mark could be
agreeable if he tried."
Col. Vincent smiled.
"Perhaps you are right, Frank," he said. "Now, as your father's old
friend, I shall exact a promise from you."
"What is it, sir?"
"You are going out into the world to earn your own living. Boys of your
age are apt to think it an easy thing. I have seen more of life, and I
am sure you will find it more difficult than you suppose. You may find
yourself in difficulty, possibly in want. In that case, promise to let
me know, and I will come to your assistance."
"I will, sir," answered Frank.
The time came for Frank to say good-bye to Mr. Manning and Mark, and the
house which had been his home from infancy.
His stepfather handed him a small pocketbook.
"Frank," he said, "in this pocketbook you will find twenty-five
dollars. It is not much, but--"
"I am satisfied, sir," said Frank. "It won't be long before I am earning
something."
"I hope your anticipations may be realized, but it is possible that you
may require help."
"I think not, sir.
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