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"Thomas wisely said nothing, but displayed his five thousand
dollars. There was great joy in the little dwelling. Thomas Tubbs
at once took a larger shop, and grew every year in wealth and
public esteem. The only way in which he did not grow was in
stature; but his six months' experience as a giant had cured him
of any wish of that sort. The last I heard of him was his
election to the legislature."
"That's a bully story," said Charlie, using a word which he had
heard from older boys. "I wish I was a great tall giant."
"What would you do if you were, Charlie?"
"I'd go and fight the rebels," said Charlie manfully.
CHAPTER XX. POMP'S EDUCATION COMMENCES
In the season of leisure from farm work which followed, Frank
found considerable time for study. The kind sympathy and ready
assistance given by Mr. Morton made his task a very agreeable
one, and his progress for a time was as rapid as if he had
remained at school.
He also assumed the office of teacher, having undertaken to give
a little elementary instruction to Pomp. Here his task was beset
with difficulties. Pomp was naturally bright, but incorrigibly
idle. His activity was all misdirected and led him into a wide
variety of mischief. He had been sent to school, but his
mischievous propensities had so infected the boys sitting near
him that the teacher had been compelled to request his removal.
Three times in the week, during the afternoon, Pomp came over to
the farm for instruction.
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