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110 meantime," Franklin continued, as he noted how feverish the sick boy was becoming, "don't you worry yourself, but take it easy and get strong as fast as you can. Those matters are bound to come out right in the end."

After this the subject was changed, and by the time he was ready to leave, the young electrician had the satisfaction of seeing that Harry was quieted down to such an extent that he was sleepy.

"I have great hopes that his mind will be clearer when he gets over his illness, said Mrs, Leclair, as she followed Franklin to the stairs with the lamp.

"The doctor says his brain needs nourishment and nothing more."

"Yes," returned Franklin. "He seems brighter than when he was at work in the factory. "I certainly hope he does recover completely."

The way to his boarding house through the deserted streets piled high with snow was far from agreeable to the young electrician. But he gave the elements around him but scant attention, his whole mind being engaged upon what had been revealed to him.

"I must watch those fellows closely," he reasoned. "Sooner or later they will do or say something which will incriminate themselves."

At that moment Franklin came to the corner of the street in which he lived. Here there was a high drift of snow, and deeming it unwise to plow his