"You shall remain on probation. But if Frank ever has any fault to find
with you, you must go."

"I hope you will forgive me, Mr. Frank."

"I forgive you freely," said our hero, who was at a generous
disposition.



CHAPTER XXII

CONCLUSION


Meanwhile poor Grace had fared badly at the poorhouse in Crawford. It
was a sad contrast to the gentle and kindly circle at Mr. Pomeroy's.
What made it worse for Grace was, that she could hear nothing of Frank.
She feared he was sick, or had met with some great misfortune, which
prevented his writing.

One day a handsome carriage drove up to the door. From it descended our
hero, elegantly attired. He knocked at the door.

Mrs. Chase, who was impressed by wealth, came to the door in a flutter
of respect, induced by the handsome carriage.

"What do you wish, sir?" she asked, not recognizing Frank.