The True Story of Benjamin Franklin, the American Statesman
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Ben felt very happy. He \\as going to England ; he would see London — the splendid city he had so longed to visit, full of books and great people. He w^as going with a governor's backing and introduction. He was en- gaged to Deborah Read, whom he was to marry when he 6o HOW HE LEARNED THE TRUTH OF AN OLD ALAXLM. got back, and everything was delightful. I don't wonder the young man felt happy, do you ? He was well received on board the vessel as a friend of the governor ; he made many pleasant a...cquaintances, and some good and en- during friendships; and so he sailed over the sea, proud and confident and cheer- ful. But alas ! pride, as you know, often goes before a fall ; and poor Ben Frank- lin's fall was sudden and heavy. For, when he got to London, he had a terrible disappoint- ment. There were no letters of recommendation, introduction, or credit for him to deliver from Governor Keith. The only ones he found bearing his name were simply sent in his care, and were from a man who had no credit and no influence in London.
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