[In the Days of Poor Richard by Irving Bacheller]@TWC D-Link bookIn the Days of Poor Richard CHAPTER X 18/22
In that case your marriage will have to be delayed.
Rash men are often compelled to live on hope and die fasting." "With Sir Benjamin, the duel has been a help instead of a hindrance," said the young man.
"My stubborn soul has been the great obstacle." Then he told of his interview with Sir Benjamin Hare. Franklin put his hand on Jack's shoulder and said with a smile: "My son, I love you.
I could wish you to be no different.
Cheer up. Time will lay the dust, and perhaps sooner than you think." "I hope to see Margaret to-morrow morning." "Ah, then, 'what Grecian arts of soft persuasion!'" Franklin quoted. "I hope that she, too, will follow the great star in the west!" "I hope so, but I greatly fear that our meeting will be prevented." "Did you get my note of to-day at your lodgings ?" Franklin asked. "No," said Jack.
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