Chapter 33 THE RESULT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.

The advertisement for Ernest in a St. Louis daily paper came about in this way:

Bolton was in the habit of inquiring from time to time, of Western clients, if they were acquainted with any persons bearing the name of Ray. One gentleman, who frequently visited St. Louis, answered, "Yes, I know a boy named Ray."

"Tell me all you know about him,

            
            

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