He is now a lawyer in Boston, making four or five times my income.
But it isn't for the money alone that an education is worth having.
There is a pleasure in being educated."
"So I think," said Harry.
"I don't see it," said Clapp. "I wouldn't be a bookworm for anybody.
There's Walton learning French. What good is it ever going to do
him?"
"I can tell you better by and by, when I know a little more," said
Harry. "I am only a beginner now."
"Dr. Franklin would never have become distinguished if he had been
satisfied with what he knew as an apprentice," said Ferguson.
"Oh, if you're going to bring up Franklin again, I've got through,"
said Clapp with a sneer. "I forgot that Walton was trying to be a
second Franklin."
"I don't see much chance of it," said Harry, good-humoredly. "I
should like to be if I could."
Clapp seemed to be in an ill-humor, and the conversation was not
continued. He had been up late the night before with Luke Harrison,
and both had drank more than was good for them. In consequence,
Clapp had a severe headache, and this did not improve his temper.
"Come round Thursday evening, Harry," said Oscar Vincent, "and go to
the Society with me. I will introduce you to the fellows. It will
be less awkward, you know."
"Thank you, Oscar. I shall be glad to accept your escort."
When Thursday evening came, Oscar and Harry entered the Society hall
arm in arm.
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