"Yes, sir, it was a great sacrifice; but we must all of us
sacrifice something in these times. Even the boys can do
something for their country."
"What is your name?" asked Henry Morton, more and more pleased
with his chance acquaintance. "I should like to become better
acquainted with you."
Frank blushed, and his expressive face showed that he was
gratified by the compliment.
"My name is Frank Frost," he answered, "and I live about half a
mile from here."
"And I am Henry Morton. I am stopping temporarily at the hotel.
Shall you be at leisure this evening, Frank?"
"Yes, sir."
"Then I should be glad to receive a call from you. I have no
acquaintances, and perhaps we may help each other to make the
evening pass pleasantly. I have some pictures collected abroad,
which I think you might like to look at."
"I shall be delighted to come," said Frank, his eyes sparkling
with pleasure.
By this time they had reached the church, which was distant but a
few rods from the hotel. They had just turned the corner of the
road, when the clang of a bell was heard.
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