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They were simply eager, alert, bubbling, interested boys together, and as the effect of the friendship showed itself in Laurie's shining eyes, all the Fernalds encouraged it. "Why, that young Turner is doing Laurie more good than a dozen doctors!" asserted Grandfather Fernald. "If he did no work on the farm at all, Ted would be worth his wages. Money can't pay for what he has done already.
"I didn't realize what those houses down along the water front were like," interrupted Grandfather Fernald. "Ugh! At least sunshine does not cost money. We must see that our people get more of it." The Fernalds were as good as their word.
The Fernalds had never depended on Freeman's Falls for their electricity; on the contrary, they maintained a small plant of their own and used the power for a score of purposes on the two estates. Evidently either Mr. Wharton or Mr. Clarence Fernald himself must have given the order which had with such Aladdin-like magic been so promptly and mysteriously fulfilled.
He had frequently overheard conversations at his father's when they had proclaimed how easy and care-free a life the rich led, and while they had envied and criticized and slandered the Fernalds and asserted that they did nothing but enjoy themselves, he had listened. Ah, how far from the truth this estimate had been!
If we can do anything for him, we certainly should do it. The lad has had none too easy a time in this world." Yes, all went well with the plan so far as the Fernalds were concerned; but the Turners ah, there was the stumbling block! "It's no doubt a fine thing you're offering to do for my son," Ted's father replied to Mr.
If you knew the satisfaction it would give us to gratify it, I am sure you would not be so reluctant to express it." Ted colored, and after hesitating an instant, shyly replied: "Since you are both so kind and really seem to wish to know, there is something I should like." "Name it!" the Fernalds cried in unison.
It seemed as if the Fernalds never could do enough for him. Grandfather Fernald gave him a new watch with an illuminated face; and quite unknown to any one, Laurie's father opened a bank account to his credit, depositing a substantial sum as a "starter."
Nancy blushed; then added, with a shy glance toward the Fernalds: "They say down at the school that Ted is quite handy with telephones and such things." "Mr. Hazen, my son's tutor, thinks your brother has a knowledge of electricity far beyond his years," replied Mr. Clarence Fernald. "That is why it seems a pity his talents in that direction should not be cultivated.
During the next hour Ted himself was too busy to appreciate the hectic rush of events that he had set moving, or realize the feverish energy with which the Fernalds and their employees worked to avert a tragedy which, but for his warning, might have been a very terrible one.
Wharton has arranged for me to take my meals with Mr. and Mrs. Stevens who have a cottage on the place. Stevens is the head farmer, you know." "A pretty penny that will cost you! What does the man think you are a millionaire?" "Mr. Wharton told me the Fernalds would see to the bill." "Oh! That's another matter," ejaculated Mr. Turner, entirely mollified. "I will say it's pretty decent of Mr.
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