From Boyhood to Manhood - Life of Benjamin Franklin by William M. (William Makepeace) Thayer
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Life--Doing Things Well--Case of Budgett--What Parton Said to Maydoll.
XXI. GETTING ON. Repairing the Old Printing Press--Caution to Keep Secrets--Repairing for Bradford--Conversation with Bradford about Work in Boston-- Unbelief--Changing Boarding-place--Talk with Boarding-master Read-- Study and Companions There--High Rank of Printing Then--Letter from Collins--Found by His Brother-in-law, Captain Homes--Letter from the Captain--Benjamin's Reply--His Letter Read by Governor Keith--His History Told Keith--The Latter's Promise--Colonel French--Two Traits of Ben's Character, Observation and Humility. XXII. GOING UP HIGHER. Governor Keith and Colonel French Call on Benjamin--Keimer's Surprise--Benjamin's Interview with Them--Proposition to Establish Printing House--Keith Proposed He Should See His Father--Keimer Very Inquisitive about the Interview--Waiting for Vessel to Boston--Letter to Collins--How Long Take to Start Printing House--Tells Keimer He is Going to Boston--Sails for Boston--A Great Storm--Experience in Reaching Boston. XXIII. THE SURPRISE, AND ITS RESULTS. Hastens to See His Parents--Joyful Meeting--Account of Correspondence with Homes--Going to See James--Delight of Journeymen--Many Inquiries-- |
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