Meanwhile the
boys are treated with scarcely less rigor by him than by his
uncle, and toil early and late, suffering hardships and
privations, that Pietro may grow rich.
Paul Hoffman had often thought of Phil, and how he had fared. He
was indeed surprised and pleased when the young fiddler walked up
and called him by name.
"Phil," he exclaimed, grasping his hand heartily, "I am very glad
to see you. Have you made a fortune?"
"He has found a father," said Dr. Drayton, speaking for Phil,
"who wants to thank you for your past kindness to his son."
"It was nothing," said Paul, modestly.
"It was a great deal to Phil, for, except your family, he had no
friends."
To this Paul made a suitable reply, and gave Phil and his new
father an earnest invitation to dine with him. This the doctor
declined, but agreed to call at the rooms of Mrs. Hoffman, if
Paul would agree to come and pass the next Sunday with Phil as
his visitor. Paul accepted the invitation with pleasure, and it
is needless to say that he received a hearty welcome and agreed,
in the approaching summer, to make another visit.
And now we bid farewell to Phil, the young, street musician.
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