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"That is true."
"But perhaps you may do better to-morrow."
"I hope so."
"I wish you could find something in Jackson that would induce you to
remain here permanently, and make your home with us. I would charge you
only the bare cost of board."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Hamlin. I should enjoy being with you, but I
don't believe I shall find any opening here. Besides, I like a more
stirring life."
"No doubt--no doubt! Boys like a lively place. Well, I am glad you feel
independent of your business."
"For a little time. I am afraid it wouldn't do for me to earn so little
for any length of time."
Frank enjoyed the society of Dick Hamlin. Together they went fishing and
hunting, and a mutual liking sprang up between them.
"I wish you were going to stay longer, Frank," said Dick. "I shall feel
very lonely when you are gone."
"We may meet again under different circumstances," said Frank. "While I
am here, we will enjoy ourselves as well as we can."
So the days passed, and at length a letter came from Mr. Percival. I
append the most important passages:
"Your report is clear, and I have perfect confidence in your statement.
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