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138 by private messenger, as the young electrician was quitting work, and an immediate answer was requested. Of course, Franklin said he would be on hand, and at the appointed hour presented himself.

The speculator had been called away suddenly just previous to his arrival, and, until he came back, Franklin was entertained by little Cora, whom he had not seen for several weeks. The little girl was delighted to meet him, and did all in her power to make the time pass pleasantly.

"Papa says you are bound to be an electrician," she said. "Do you like electricity so very much?"

"Indeed I do," returned Franklin, enthusiastically. "There is nothing I take to so much. I only wish I could learn faster."

"It's pretty hard to learn, isn't it?"

"Not so very hard, only there is so much of it, and new things are coming up every day."

"Well, I hope you soon learn everything. Then you can make a lot of money and be rich."

"Thank you for your good wishes," said the young electrician, smiling at the little maiden's frankness.

When Belden Brice came in, he paused for a moment in the hallway, to listen to what the pair were saying. He was not displeased.

"That boy is ambitious, and I don't think I will lose anything by giving him a chance to advance