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Book, page 181 / 194 "My son was very much interested in you. He has spoken often of you." "He was very kind to me." "Your father was an inventor." "That was not his business, but he devoted his leisure to invention." "My son placed in my hands, for examination, a model of his, just before he went away." "Have you examined it? What do you think of it, sir?" asked Herbert, eagerly. "I only recently returned from Europe, and have not thoroughly examined it. So far as I have done so, I am inclined to think favorably of it." Herbert's heart bounded with hope. "Do you think we can get anything for it?" he asked. "I think you can. Indeed, if further examination bears out my first favorable impressions, I will myself make you an offer for it." "I should be so glad, for mother's sake!" exclaimed Herbert. "My young friend," said Mr. Cameron, "I like your feeling toward your mother. I sincerely hope I may be able to make you a satisfactory offer. By the way, how are you situated? Can you leave the city this afternoon?" "Yes, sir." "Then come home with me. You shall be my guest for a week. During that time we will examine and decide about the model." "Thank you, sir; you are very kind," said Herbert, hesitating. "What makes you hesitate?"
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