Ruby's Reward — page 73: what you’re looking at

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NSE FEM SEES ne eT Be ee ee © ‘“‘| believe you are glad to sec me, Walter,” said Mr Ruggles, earnestly scan- ning his face. “Why, of course lam; why shouldn't I be? I have not forgotten how kind you have always been tome. Come in here and rest fora few minutes; then 1 will show you around our new hlock.” He led the way into a room that was nearly finished, seated him upon a nail keg, and, occupying another, chatted with him | for a little while, after which he took him to Mr Wayland, to whom he introduced | him. He then showed him over the buildings, and during his tour ofinspection Mr Rugeles endeavoured to sound Walter regardiuy his plans for the future. “It isa great pity, Walter, that you had to give up college. J cannot understand it. I know that Ralph seta sight ly you, aud he aiways told me that he should serve you like a son.” ‘And so he did, Mr Rugeles, as long as he lived, and I loved Aim like a father,” Walter answered. ‘‘ As for college—well, I should have enjoyed completing my course, but I could not, so J must make the most of what education I have obtained.” ‘* But wouldn’t you like to go back now ? Say the word, my boy, and you shall go,” said Owen Ruggles, searching the young man’s face with an eager look. comicbooks.com |