Randy of the River; Or, The Adventures of a Young Deckhand

ng more of Bob Bangs. Then he learned through Jack that Mrs.

iron works," said Randy, to his frien

, bitterly. "That is what Mrs. Bangs meant when

r out of it en

He still has his stock. But he is afraid that won

ur father g

is trying to connect wi

strikes som

o I,

something to do, t

during t

maybe la

your fathe

hat brought on his old complaint, rheumatism. He suffer

ught not to wor

boss he couldn't go at

u had a

Case came t

does h

e to take care of himself," answered Randy. "But I must go on n

ffering very much. He rested on a couch in the sitting room of t

knew what to do for the sufferer. Then Mr. Thompson's side began to draw up, and in haste a specialist from the city wa

your left leg," s

But the pain was so great he could not stand on th

do it,"

try," answe

work, Lucy. I canno

uis; we will ge

d that speci

y dol

as Doctor C

dol

ninety dollars in the bank! That

up nearly ten dollars for medicines, but did not wi

'll all starve to death!"

ehow," answered t

g, when her husband was asleep, she and Randy talked th

to feel troubled. You have labored so long for me t

red of your willingness. But I am sorry that you should be

ssary. I can study in the evenings. I

must consult someone who is better qualified to give

Randy ga

cle Peter. He ne

an and has a great deal to attend to. Besides, he has married a lady who is exceedingly fashio

e him with any of my applications. If he doesn't think u

iness engagements that have kept him away from us. Besides, you can go

r plans, it was decided that Randy should go to his uncle the next day and make known his wa

uch from your Uncle Pet

of twenty-eight he had married a dashing lady, who was more noted for her fashionable pretensions than for any attractive qualities of the heart. She was now at the

oat ran daily between these places and several others, but Randy did not wish to spend the necessary fare, and so

gone near his uncle's residence. But he knew where the house was located-a fine brick affair, with

ns, and she looked Randy over in a supercilious manner, not

at home?" asked

Uncle

ter Tho

he is

re i

store, I

Thompson

see. Who shall I s

y Tho

allway while the servant departed. He could not help

nt, briefly, on returning, and ushered him i

. Then a showily dressed woman swept into the room wi

ed, somewhat disconcerted

y-not having seen you

on. I am the son of Loui

I s

His aunt's coldness repelled him, and he easily saw that he was not a welcome visitor. A

ant of me?" th

e grew tired of the stillness

w where your uncle's store is. You will probably find him there." And then she rang for th

ver wish to call upon her again. She is as bad as an iceberg for fr