Copyright, 1896, by Harper & Brothers. All Rights Reserved.
| published weekly. | NEW YORK, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1896. | five cents a copy. |
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THE APPRENTICESHIP OF ARTHUR.
BY FRANCIS STERNE PALMER.
One evening early in April two boys of about fifteen were talkingtogether at the home of one of them in New York city. They were closefriends as well as classmates in one of the largest schools for boys inthe city. In a few days this school closed for the spring vacation.
George Corey, who was a stalwart, athletic fellow, was speaking. "Howabout the vacation, Arthur? Have you made any plans for spending it?"
"There are several works on chemistry that I want to read, and I thinkI'll give the two weeks up to them," said the other, somewhat wearily.He had a pale, intellectual face, and his languid movements were instrong contrast to his friend's healthy alertness.
George laid his hand on his friend's shoulder. "See here, Arthur, you'llkill yourse