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`` Yes , very , '' said Billy , `` though I have but a few of my own . '' `` Fortunately then I can accommodate you , '' returned George , `` for I have a tolerably good library , to which you can at any time have access . Suppose you come round to my uncle 's to-night . Never mind about thanking me , '' he added , as he saw Billy about to speak ; `` I hate to be thanked , so to-night at eight o'clock I shall expect you . '' Accordingly that evening Billy started for Mr. Selden 's . George , who wished to save him from any embarrassment , answered his ring himself , and immediately conducted him to his room , where for an hour or so they discussed their favorite books and authors . At , last , George , astonished at Billy 's general knowledge of men and things , exclaimed , `` Why , Bender .