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"But the best of it is that it is true. Then was there not a sum of money
which you received for saving a railroad train?"

"Yes, I have used part of it, but one hundred and fifty dollars remain. It is in

the hands of a Mr. Conway, president of the road."

"Then it appears to me, Harry, taken in connection with your offer of

employment in New York, you are in a very enviable position. How old are
you?"

"I shall soon be seventeen."

"Then you are beginning the world young. Continue to deserve good
fortune, and you are likely to prosper."

Before returning to New York Harry felt inclined to visit his would-be
guardian, John Fox, whose treatment of him has been recorded at length in

"Facing the World."

He took the train, as before, to Bolton, and thence went by stage to
Colebrook. He walked to the Fox mansion, and going up to the front door
knocked.

The door was opened by Mrs. Fox herself. She did not immediately

recognize Harry in his handsome suit, with a gold chain crossing his vest,
attached, it may be added, to a handsome gold watch, which he had bought
in New York.

"What is your business, young man?" she asked.

"Don't you remember me, Mrs. Fox?" asked Harry.

"Land's sake! It aint Harry Vane!" she exclaimed in wonder.

"Yes, it is," answered Harry, smiling. "I hope Mr. Fox and Joel are well."