Boys,
at the time of which we write, were attired like men of their own day, or certain
charity-children of ours; and the stripling in question was dressed in black plush
breeches, and a gray drugget waistcoat, with immoderately long pockets, both of
which were evidently the cast-off clothes of some one considerably his senior. "You call in vain," rejoined Thames. "I am perhaps exceeding my authority in demanding so slight a sum," continued
Jonathan, modestly, "and the Master of the Mint may not be disposed to let you
off so lightly. “Twenty-two. You want industry—you want steadiness. He had
been the one to dress her in the finest silks and brocades,
and here she was, displayed for the world to see in
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drugstore makeup and the uniform of an old
schoolteacher. "He has fallen
by the hand of Blueskin, who brought me these packets. He was accompanied by a young man of about
seven-and-twenty, who carried his easel, set it in its place, laid the canvass upon
it, opened the paint box, took out the brushes and palette, and, in short, paid him
the most assiduous attention. She watched for five
minutes until he completely disappeared over Pine Crest,
past the yellow fire hydrant and the dented stop sign. "
"No; she accepts it," rejoined Jonathan, triumphantly. "Let us hope that, like her who 'loved much,' her sins are forgiven
her. And she’s
pluck to the backbone.
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