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seated himself at a table, and, after considerable effort, produced the following piece of elegant composition, which he read to Katy:-- "To whom it may concern: "This may certify that I have been for some time acquainted with my friend Mr. Simon Sneed, and I believe him to be an honest and faithful young man, of gentlemanly bearing, pleasing address, and polite manners, who will be an honor and an ornament to any establishment that may be so fortunate as to secure his valuable services; and I cheerfully recommend him to any person to whom he may apply for a situation. Mayor of Boston." "I have left a blank space for his honor's signature," continued Master Simon, when he had read the modest document. "What do you think of it, Katy?" "It is very fine. What a great scholar you must be! I should think you'd write a book." "Perhaps I may one of these days." "I will go right up to the mayor's house now," said Katy, as she bade him good afternoon. Before she went, she returned home and nicely enclosed six sticks of candy in white paper as a present for Freddie, the mayor's little son. On her way up to Park Street she opened Simon's paper, and read it. It sounded funny to her, with its big words and fine sentences; and then what a puffing Master Simon had given himself! She even began to wonder if there was not something about her gentlemanly friend which was not all right. She reached the mayor's house, and as it was his time to be at home, she was conducted to the library. "Ah, Katy, I am glad to see you," said he, taking her hand. "Thank you, sir. I have brought this candy for Master Freddie." "You are very good, and I suppose you are so proud that I must not offer to pay you for it." "If you please, don't, sir," replied Katy, unconsciously taking Master Simon's testimonial from her pocket. "I don't want you to pay me in money, but you may pay me in another way, if you please." "May I? What have you in your hand?" "A paper, sir. You remember Master Simon Sneed?" "No, I don't." "The young man at Sands & Co.'s." "O, yes; the young gentleman that uses so many long words." "He has left his place, and wants to get another." "He has left it? Why was that?" "He asked for more wages. He has found another place, which he can have if he can get a testimonial." "Let him ask Sands & Co." "They won't give him one, because they are so angry with him for leaving them." "That in
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