I can't bear to think of it." "I have done a good deal of thinking within a few days, and I don't shrink from the prospect.

I think I should rather enjoy being actively employed." "But you were to go to college, Mr.Frank." "I know it, Richard, but I am not sure whether it would be for the best.
My tastes are for an active business life, and I don't care for a profession." "Do you think your stepfather will give you a start ?" "In the way of money ?" "Yes." "I don't know.

If he won't, I have still fifty dollars in the savings bank, which I have saved from my pocket money.

I will take that." "Mr.Frank, will you promise not to be offended at what I'm going to say ?" "I don't think you would say anything that ought to offend me, Richard." "Then I want you to take the money that comes to me by the will--Mr.
Manning is to pay it to me on Monday.

I don't need it, and you may." Frank shook his head.
"You are very kind, Richard, but I will get along with fifty dollars, unless Mr.Manning supplies me with more.