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In the Days of Poor Richard

CHAPTER VII
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THE DAWN The young man was elated by the look and sentiments which had gone with the parting cup at Sir Benjamin's.

But Franklin, whom he saw the next day, liked not the attitude of the Baronet.
"He is one of the King's men on the Big chess board," said the old philosopher.

"All that he said to you has the sound of strategy.

I have reason to believe that they are trying to tow us into port and Margaret is only one of many ropes.

Hare's attitude is not that of an honest man." "Is it not true that every one who touches the King gets some of that tar on him ?" Jack queried.
"It would seem so and yet we must be fair to him.


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