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The Store Boy by Horatio Alger
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"I was only afraid I would lose Mr. Crawford's money. The tramp was
stronger than I, and could have taken it from me if he had known I had
it."

"You tricked him nicely. Where did he go? Do you think he is still
in town?"

"He went into the woods. I don't think he is in the village. He
would be afraid of being arrested."

At that very moment the tramp was in Ben's kitchen, but of that Ben
had no idea.

"I don't know what I should do if I met him," said Rose. "You see I
came alone. Aunt couldn't come with me, and uncle, being a minister,
doesn't care for such things."

"Then I hope you'll let me see you home," said Ben gallantly.

"I wouldn't like to trouble you," said Rose, with a spice of coquetry.
"It will take you out of your way."

"I don't mind that," said Ben eagerly.

"Besides there won't be any need. You say the tramp isn't in the
village."

"On second thoughts, I think it very likely he is," said Ben.

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