Horatio Alger

“ That evening Frank read to Mr. Wharton as usual.
When nine o'clock came he said:
"You need not read aloud any more, but if you see any books in my library which you would like to read to yourself you may do so. In fact, Frank, you must consider yourself one of the family, and act as freely as if you were at home."
"How kind you are to me, Mr. Wharton," said Frank.
The next morning after Frank had left the house for his daily task, John Wade entered the housekeeper's room.
"The boy is out of the way now, Mrs. Bradley," he said. "You had better see if you have a key that will unlock his trunk." ”

“ Two weeks from this time my uncle is obliged to go to Washington for a few days on business. While he is gone we will spring the trap, and when he comes back he will find the boy gone in disgrace. We'll make short work of him. ”