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In the Days of Poor Richard

CHAPTER X
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May I see you to-morrow ?" "At the same hour and place," she answered.
They talked of the home they would have in Philadelphia and planned its garden, Jack having told of the site he had bought with great trees and a river view.

They spent an hour which lent its abundant happiness to many a long year and when they parted, soon after twelve o'clock, Jack hurried away to keep his appointment.
2 Sir Benjamin received the young man with a warm greeting and friendly words.

Their breakfast was served in a small room where they were alone together, and when they were seated the Baronet observed: "I have heard of the duel.

It has set some of the best tongues in England wagging in praise of 'the Yankee boy.' One would scarcely have expected that." "No, I was prepared to run for my life--not that I planned to do any great damage," said Jack.
"You can shoot straight--that is evident.

They call your delivery of that bullet swift, accurate and merciful.


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