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90 would last; but something about this young man attracted him. And the eagerness lasted. All that day, and the next, the stranger wrote steadily on whatever was given him to do, Mr. Peel still continuing too busy to talk with him. A novice he was, of course, needing much direction and continual oversight, but before the first day was over Mr. Albertson knew that he approved of the young man.

"You will have more chances for study, of course, if you remain with us," he remarked kindly at the close of the first day. Things are more than usually rushed with us just now, on account of unexpected developments in the great lawsuit for which they are getting ready. But in ordinary times Mr. Peel will often give you a few minutes, and Mr. Me Masters is very kind and helpful to students. While you are waiting for them, if there is anything I can show you about books, or in any line, just call upon me."

This was a great deal for Mr. Albertson to say, if the stranger had but known it; it evidenced an unusual liking for him on the part of this silent man, who was yet a power in the work-room. During a moment of leisure on the following day it occurred to Mr. Albertson to question where the new man was stopping, and if he cared to look up a boarding-place, or would prefer to wait until his affairs were more settled. Upon being informed that the young man was stopping with his uncle, and could continue to do so, in the event of