“Then it is all settled,” said Barry, with satisfaction. “I am glad of it, for now I shall be able to go on to Philadelphia to-morrow.”

Paul drew a roll of bills from his pocket, and proceeded to count out thirty-five dollars. Barry noticed with surprise that he had a considerable amount left.

“You are getting rich, Paul,” he said.

“I am not rich yet,” answered Paul, “but I mean to be some time if I can accomplish it by industry and attention to business.”

“You'll be sure to succeed,” said George Barry. “You're just the right sort. Good-by, old fellow. When you come on to Philadelphia come and see me.”

“I may establish a branch stand in Philadelphia before long,” said Paul, jocosely.

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CHAPTER XXVI

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CONCLUSION