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Any one who can read and write can make a living . '' `` Perhaps your father hopes you 'll do a bit more than that , '' suggested Mr. Littell slyly . This effectually silenced the twins , for their wealthy father was a splendid scientist who had made several explorations that had contributed materially to the knowledge of the scientific world , and he had lost the sight of one eye in a laboratory experiment undertaken to advance the cause for which he labored . The Littell car carried the twelve to the station soon after breakfast , and though Shadyside and Salsette , unlike many of the large northern schools , ran no `` special , '' the few passengers who were not school bound found themselves decidedly in the minority on the `` 9:36 local '' that morning . `` Remember , Betty , you and Bob are to spend the holidays with us , '' said Mrs. Littell , as she kissed her good-bye . `` If your uncle comes down from Canada , he must come , too . '' `` All aboard ! ''