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The Earl found it would be a good plan to invest in cattle ranch of his own, and put Ben in charge of it on terms which would make it pay him very well, and which would lay a foundation for his son’s future. In the course of few years; the ranch was Ben’s and Tom grew up to be a fine young man and devotedly fond of his father. It had been decided at the outset that the Earl would provide for Dick and would see that he received a solid education and Mr. Hobbs had decided himself that as he himself had left a reliable substitute in charge of his store for attended Fauntleroy’s eighth birthday. All the tenantry were invited, and there were to be feasting, dancing and games in the park, also bonfires and fireworks in the evening. Mr. Hobbs became

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