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DICK HAMILTON'S FORTUNE
There was a county orphan asylum in Hamilton Corners, and it was usually well filled with small unfortunates. Twice a week they were taken for a walk by some of the matrons in charge.
"Poor little kids!" repeated Dick. "I'll bet they never saw a circus in their lives. And they're not likely to. A circus will never come here. The place is too small. No, they'll never see a circus—unless—"
He came to a sudden stop in his musings. Then a light broke over his face.
"By Jimminy Crickets! I'll do it!" he exclaimed, so loudly that several persons in the street turned to look at him. "I'll do it! That's what I will!"
He looked at his watch.
"I've just got time to catch the train to Parkertown if I hustle," he added as he set off on a run.
