"
"Thank you, sir," said Frank; "I will mention it to my mother,
and let you know in the course of to-morrow."
CHAPTER XVII. A SHADE OF MYSTERY
Frank found little difficulty in persuading his mother to accept
young Morton's proposition. From her son's description she felt
little doubt that he would be a pleasant addition to the family
circle, while his fund of information would make him instructive
as well as agreeable.
There was another consideration besides which determined her to
take him. Five dollars a week would go a great way in
housekeeping, or, rather, as their income from other sources
would probably be sufficient for this, she could lay aside the
entire amount toward paying the mortgage held by Squire Haynes.
This plan occurred simultaneously to Frank and his mother.
"I should certainly feel myself to blame if I neglected so good
an opportunity of helping your father," said Mrs. Frost.
"Suppose we don't tell him, mother," suggested Frank; "but when
he gets home surprise him with the amount of our savings.
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