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CHAPTER XXX. PHIL\'S TRUST.
 Among the duties which devolved upon Phil was Mr. Carter's bank business. He generally made deposits for Uncle Oliver, and drew money on his personal checks whenever he needed it. It has already been said that Mr. Carter was a silent partner in the firm of which Mr. Pitkin was the active manager. The arrangement between the partners was, that each should draw out two hundred dollars a week toward current expenses, and that the surplus, if any, at the end of the year, should be divided according to the terms of the partnership.
When Phil first presented himself with a note from Mr. Carter, he was an object of attention to the clerks, who knew that he had been discharged by Mr. Pitkin. Yet here he was, dressed in a new suit provided with a watch, and wearing every mark of prosperity. One of the most surprised was Mr. G. Washington Wilbur, with whom, as an old friend, Phil stopped to chat.
“Is old Pitkin going to take you back?” he inquired.
“No,” answered Phil promptly. “He couldn't have me if he wanted me.”
“Have you got another place?”
“Yes.”
“What's the firm?”
“It isn't in business. I am private secretary to Mr. Carter.”
Mr. Wilbur regarded him with surprise and respect.
“Is it a soft place?” he inquired.
“It's a very pleasant place.”
“What wages do you get?”
“Twelve dollars a week and board.”
“You don't mean it?”
“Yes, I do.”
“Say, doesn't he want another secretary?” asked Mr. Wilbur.............
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