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102 JOIINNY BLOSSOM
If this grows, he will understand, when he
himself has become a man, why Uncle Isaac of
Kingthorpe chose him of all others to carry
forward the family traditions in this prominent
station of life. God be with you, Johnny
Blossom!"
The stillness of the crowded room had grown
more impressive. "Do you understand?" asked
the Admiral.
"No," answered Johnny frankly, looking up
at his uncle and shaking his head energetically.
"Uncle Isaac has made you his chief heir.
You are the owner of Kingthorpe, my boy."
Johnny Blossom took instant alarm. Should
he be obliged to live at Kingthorpe in these big,
solemn rooms?
"No," said he hastily — and his clear young
voice, though emphatic, had a note of childish
fear — "no, I don’t want to, Uncle; I don’t
want to stay here now that Uncle Isaac is
dead" —
"How old are you?" broke in the Admiral.
"Eleven years old in four months and"—he
began to reckon exactly how many days over
there were before he should be eleven years old,
but he did not have time because the Admiral
lifted him suddenly and stood him on the table.
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