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It was signed by Mr. Depaw , and there was great applause from the crowd when he finished reading it . But Archie 's face was a study . He was n't sure whether he wanted to go to Europe or not , but of course there was no question about what he should do . He at once telegraphed a reply , saying that he would reach the city to-morrow at noon , leaving home on the early morning train . Of course the reception soon broke up , and Archie walked quietly home with his mother , who was saddened at the prospect of losing him so soon again . She soon brightened , however , and began to plan things for him to do abroad , and soon she entered into the preparation for his departure with all her heart . But Archie was not so soon made glad , and he did n't rest until he made his mother promise to accompany him to the city on the morrow to spend the two days previous to his departure in helping him get ready .