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Frank’s Campaign

CHAPTER XVI
12/13

"Such is my intention, Frank," he said quietly.
"Shall you stay ?" said Frank joyfully.

"I suppose you will board here ?" "I should prefer a quieter boarding-place.

Can you recommend one ?" Frank hesitated.
"Where," continued Mr.Morton, "I could enjoy the companionship of an intelligent young gentleman of your age ?" "If we lived nearer the village," Frank began, and stopped abruptly.
"Half a mile would be no objection to me.

As I don't think you will find it unpleasant, Frank, I will authorize you to offer your mother five dollars a week for a room and a seat at her table." "I am quite sure she would be willing, Mr.Morton, but I am afraid we should not live well enough to suit you.

And I don't think you ought to pay so much as five dollars a week." "Leave that to me, Frank.


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