CHAPTER XII.. The Dedication.

THE DEDICATION.

A hall to be dedicated--Nat's conversation with Frank about it, and removal of the library--going to the dedication--the address on Count Rumford--a sketch of the address to show why Nat was so deeply interested--Count Rumford's origin, boyhood, rise, learning, benevolence, and fame--conversation with his mother about it--conversation with Charlie at the factory--a life-long impression made on his mind by it 124-133