I have already trespassed too long upon your kindness.

It is something to ask of you who may not desire my acquaintance, but if you will do me the honour to sup with me to-morrow night, your servant will be grateful." "I thank you, young sir.

I will come, I will come, for in truth," he added hastily, "I am anxious to hear news of all that passes at Jerusalem, which, I understand, you left but a few days since, and I perceive that you are one whose eyes and ears are always open." "I try both to see and to hear," said Caleb modestly.

"But I am very inexperienced, and am not sure which cause a man who hopes to become both wise and good, ought to espouse in these troubled days.

I need guidance such as you could give me if you wished.