Horatio Alger

“ If George's boy had lived, he would have been about Frank's age. And," continued the housekeeper, "I might as well speak plainly. You're my master's heir, or ought to be; but if this artful boy stays here long, there's no knowing what your uncle may be influenced to do. If he gets into his dotage, he may come to adopt him, and leave the property away from you."
"I believe you are quite right. The danger exists, and we must guard against it. I see you don't like the boy," said John Wade. ”

“ If you will ring the bell, the housekeeper will see that some is got ready for you."
"Is Mrs. Bradley still in your employ, uncle?"
"Yes, John. I am so used to her that I shouldn't know how to get along without her."
Hitherto John Wade had been so occupied with his uncle that he had not observed Frank. ”

“ Wharton, finishing the sentence. "You are right, John. But, you see, my eyes are weak, and I cannot use them for reading in the evening, so it occurred to me to engage a reader."
"Very true," said his nephew. ”