Even Philip himself would feel the good effects of it; for Harry would have something and Col.

Sellers would have something; and have not both these cautious people expressed a determination to take an interest in the Ilium mine when they catch their larks?
Philip could not resist the inclination to pay a visit to Fallkill.

He had not been at the Montague's since the time he saw Ruth there, and he wanted to consult the Squire about an occupation.

He was determined now to waste no more time in waiting on Providence, but to go to work at something, if it were nothing better, than teaching in the Fallkill Seminary, or digging clams on Hingham beach.

Perhaps he could read law in Squire Montague's office while earning his bread as a teacher in the Seminary.
It was not altogether Philip's fault, let us own, that he was in this position.