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Medlin's abode, was a pretty little house, standing detached in a good-sized garden, surrounded by a high wall. "Here we are, mother," the clerk said, as he led the way into a cozy room, where tea was laid upon the table, while a bright fire blazed in the grate.
That has relieved me from the responsibility, altogether; and you know, at heart, I am just as willing that Bob should enjoy himself as you are. "Now, what does your uncle say to you, Bob?" Bob opened and read his uncle's letter, and then handed it to his sister. "It is just the same sort of thing, Carrie. I can see Mr. Medlin's hand in it, everywhere.
It had seemed to Bob that he had been entirely oblivious to his presence; and it did not appear to him now, as he sat with a book before him, waiting for the clock on the mantel to strike five, that existence at Mr. Medlin's promised to be a lively one.
Bob had noticed that, although the clerk's eyes were directed upon him, there appeared to be no expression of interest or curiosity in them; but that they might as well have been fixed upon a blank wall. "Your boxes have already been sent round in the cart to Mr. Medlin's, Robert. I don't know that there is anything else to say. Mr.
Medlin's; and indeed, I have seen that gentleman smoke, when we have been out together, but I have never observed him indulging in that habit, in the city." "Oh, yes! He smokes at home," Bob said. "I have great confidence in Mr. Medlin, Robert. You have been comfortable with him, I hope?" "Could not be more comfortable, sir." "An excellent man of business, Robert, and most trustworthy.
Medlin's, and stay here till you start." The week passed quickly. Bob enjoyed his day at Putney where, after saying goodbye to his old schoolfellows, he called upon Admiral Langton, who was very glad to hear of the change in his prospects. "It will do you good," he said, "to go out into the world, and see a little of life.
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