"
"I wouldn't dare to live in York!" said the farmer, whose apprehensions
were increased by Frank's story.
By this time they had reached the office of Jones & Robinson, with whom,
it will be remembered, Frank had once before had dealings.
"If you will come in here, Mr. Peters," said our hero, "you will be sure
of honorable treatment. I will introduce you if you like."
"I should be obleeged if you would," said the farmer. "Out in Craneville
I am to home, but I ain't used to York business men, and don't know how
to talk to them."
It pleased Frank to find that, in spite of his inexperience, he was able
to be of service to one more unaccustomed than himself to city scenes
and city ways.
He walked up to the counter, followed by the farmer, and said:
"This gentleman wishes to buy some government bonds. I told him that he
could transact his business here."
"Thank you! Mr. Benton, you may attend to this gentleman."
Frank was about to leave the office, when Mr. Robinson called him back.
"You have been in the office before, have you not?" he asked.
"Yes, sir."
"Are you not the boy who assisted in the capture of the man who robbed
Mr.
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