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manner, he induced several of his friends to employ him in a similar way.
A brighter day was dawning for the unfortunate man, and perhaps he might have attained to comfortable independence, if his health had not failed.
But he had taken severe colds by thin clothing and exposure to inclement weather.
A rapid consumption came on, and he was soon entirely unable to work.
Under these circumstances, the best Friend Hopper could do for him was to secure peculiar privileges at the alms-house, and surround him with all the little comforts that help to alleviate illness.
He visited him very often, until the day of his death, and his sympathy and kind attentions were always received with heartfelt gratitude.
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