It's been fretting me more than I knew to be shut up here among all these wonders and not knowing a thing.

I wanted to ask you what some books would cost me, and if you'd be having the goodness to get me the right ones.

I think I have enough money." Freckles offered his account-book and the Boss studied it gravely.
"You needn't touch your account, Freckles," he said.

"Ten dollars from this month's pay will provide you everything you need to start on.

I will write a friend in Grand Rapids today to select you the very best and send them at once." Freckles' eyes were shining.
"Never owned a book in me life!" he said.