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Book Excerpt:...As it was, his manner seemed to say: "See how kind-hearted I am."Somehow, Andy felt more and more sorry to think his father must be indebted to such a man."It is getting quite fallish," said the squire, rubbing his hands. "I suppose I am more sensitive to cold, as my home is heated throughout with steam.""I hope we shall be able to make you comfortable, Squire Carter," returned Mrs. Grant, who had entered the room in time to hear this last speech."Oh, yes, Mrs. Grant. I always adapt myself to circumstances.""That is very kind in you," Andy was tempted to say, but he forbore. It would not do to offend the village magnate."I see you have sent for Andrew," observed the squire, with a wave of his hand toward the boy."Yes; I shall not be able to keep him at Penhurst Academy any longer.""Very sensible decision of yours. No doubt it cost you a pretty penny to keep him there?""The school charge is three hundred dollars a year.""Bless my...