Ragged Dick, Chapters 25-27 Summary

Dick shows the letter to Henry that evening. Henry says that he wishes he could meet Frank and asks when Dick is going to write back. Dick has never written a letter before. Henry says he can do it that evening instead of studying. He will help if Dick needs help.

Dick writes to Frank about his changed life. He says that he has followed the advice that Frank and his uncle had given him.

Chapter Twenty Six finds Dick looking for a position in a store. Merchants aren't doing much hiring at the time and he isn't having much luck. One day he decides to accompany Henry who is sent to Brooklyn on an errand for his employer. A little boy falls off the ferry and into the water. Dick dives into the water to rescue...