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When Mr. Horton heard that Joe wanted to go home , he said it was the `` easiest thing in the world . '' `` I 'll get your ticket and see you on the train , '' he promised . `` There 's a local leaving in half an hour . You 'll be in Centronia by eight o'clock to-night . '' `` But I have n't enough money , '' faltered Joe . `` I 'll lend it to you , '' said Mr. Horton , just as he would speak to a business friend . `` Then next week you come down to the office and we 'll talk things over .