CHAPTER XVIII.

NEWS FROM HOME, AND RETURN.

The Unexpected Letter--Benjamin's Reply--Governor Keith calls to see him--Surprise of Keimer--Invites him to the Tavern--Advises him to set up Business for Himself--Benjamin's Objections overruled--Decides to return to Boston to ask his Father's Assistance--How the Governor learned of Benjamin--His Return to Boston--Joy at Home--His gentlemanly appearance--Goes to his Brother's Printing-office-- Cold Reception--Interview with the Workmen--Exhibition of his Silver Coin--His Watch--The Dollar "Treat"--James incensed--Interview with his Mother--Stating Business to his Father, and giving him the Governor's Letter--His Father's Talk with Captain Homes--His Father's Denial--Collins returns with him 176-178