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THE

HISTORY

OF

Mr, Tommy Throughgood,

AND

Mr. Francis Froward.

Two Apprentices to the same Master.

MR. Thomas Thoroughgood, the he younger son of a country gentleman, was put out apprentice to an eminent tradesman in Cheapside. The master finding his business increase, was obliged to take another about a year after, whole name was Francis Froward.


Thomas had behaved excedingly well, was very diligent and honest, as well as good; he used to say his prayers constantly every morning and night; he never went to play when he should beat