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All these schemes of your friend (of whom I know
nothing, by the by) and talk of openings in the West, I
simply disregard. I have no idea whatever of your
going troking across a continent on a wild-goose chase.
In this situation, which I am fortunately able to place
at your disposal, and which many a well-conducted young
man would be glad to jump at, you will receive, to
begin with, eighteen shillings a week."
"Eighteen shillings a week!" I cried. "Why, my poor
friend gave me more than that for nothing!"
"And I think it is this very friend you are now trying
to repay?" observed my uncle, with an air of one
advancing a strong argument.
"Aadam," said my grandfather.
"I'm vexed you should be present at this business,"
quoth Uncle Adam, swinging rather obsequiously towards
the stonemason; "but I must remind you it is of your
own seeking."
"Aadam!" repeated the old man.
"Well, sir, I am listening," says my uncle.
My grandfather took a puff or two in silence: and then,
"Ye're makin' an awfu' poor appearance, Aadam," said
he.


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