The Printer Boy; Or, How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark An Example for Youth.

CHAPTER XIX.

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BACK AGAIN.

Sails for New York--Stops at Newport and visits his Brother--The New Passengers--The Old Quaker Lady's Attention--A Narrow Escape--Arrival in New York--Collins there first and intoxicated--Makes a Confession to Benjamin--Owns that he gambles--Loses all his Money--Message from Governor Burnet--Benjamin goes to see him--Trip to Philadelphia-- Collects Vernon's Debt--Takes Collins to board with him--Throws Collins into the River Delaware--The Fate of Collins--Interview with Governor Keith--The Governor promises to set him up in Business. 188-195