Guy Hammersley; or, Clearing his Name — page 31: what you’re looking at

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22 GUY HAMMERSLEY, without first asking permission? A mistake, and a serious one, it might be, but, as has been said, Guy felt that he had the best of all excuses. But as yet, he had had no opportunity to give it. | Mr. Fox was wrought up toa terrible state of wrath. Guy had never seen him angry before, and could not but feel that his must be one of those natures that rarely allow their passion to rise, and for thai reason, give freer rein to it when it does obtain the mastery. ‘‘Crime?” he repeated now after Guy. ‘‘Ifsteal- ing thirteen dollars isn’t a crimelI shall have to go to school and study the English language over again.” ‘‘ Stealing thirteen dollars!” Again Guy could only echo the other’s words, but this time through lips that grew white and trembled slightly. ‘¢Come now, Hammersley,” went on Mr Fox, seat- ing himself on the piano stool, ‘‘ what is the use of putting on such an air ofsurprise? I’ve donealready more for you than I would for any other boy in my employ, on account of Dr. Pendleton. And if you will own up and restore the thirteen dollars, I will arrange with Mr. Inwood not to say a word about the affair outside, although of course I could no longer retain you in my place. But I canallow it to be sup- posed that you left of your own accord. All I ask now, you see, is restitution and confession.” Guy was still so dazed that he could scarcely artic- ulate. ‘I don't in the least understand what you mean, Mr. ¥Yox,” he replied, slowly, and looking his employet (EONMIELOOO KS (€(©) m