CHAPTER III.
FRANKLIN GETS INTO A DIFFICULTY.
Mrs. Bell and the girls were surprised to learn that Franklin had obtained employment so easily, and when, later in the day, Mr. Bell was informed of it, he appeared well pleased.
"And I am to get six dollars a week," added the youth.
"Six dollars is quite good pay for a boy," said Mrs. Bell, who was in the sick-room.
"You will pay your aunt something, I hope," said Mr. Bell. "Now, I am not working—"
"The doctor says you must not talk too much," interposed Mrs. Bell. "And you must not worry."
"But the children, Martha," sighed the invalid.
"I intend to give all the money to Aunt Martha," said Franklin. "It is not much, but it will help some towards tiding over the time until you are well."
"Oh, Franklin, I did not expect your whole wages!" cried Mrs. Bell.
"But that is what you shall have, aunt. Come now, I won't have it any different—at least not
