soon packed. A hack was called, and they were speedily on their way to the Cortland Street ferry. They crossed the ferry, and Mr. Graves purchased two tickets to Elizabeth. He bought a paper, and occupied himself in reading. Frank felt that fortune had begun to shine upon him once more. By and by, he could send for Grace, and get her boarded near him. As soon as his wages were raised, he determined to do this. While engaged in these pleasant speculations, they reached the station. "We get out here," said Mr. Graves. "Is your store in this place?" asked Frank. "No; it is in the next town." Nathan Graves looked about him for a conveyance. He finally drove a bargain with a man driving a shabby-looking vehicle, and the two took their seats. They were driven about six miles through a flat, unpicturesque country, when they reached a branch road leading away from the main one.
Alger, Horatio | The Cash Boy (1989)
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