Chapter 24
Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits. His aunt shed a few tears at parting. She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success. But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him. His motto was still, "Wait and Hope." Ben found himself seated beside a young man of pleasant appearance, who was attracted by our hero's frank and manly look. "I suppose you are going to Boston," he said. "Yes," answered Ben readily. "Have you got a place there?" "I am going to have," said Ben cheerfully. "Do you mind telling where?" "Oh, no," said Ben; "I am going to the store of Jones &
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