For the first time since he had been brought here, Charley's face took on a look of interest.

In half-an-hour he was at work, smiling and perspiring, and quickly learning the craft.

He seldom spoke, but he sometimes laughed a mirthful, natural boy's laugh of good spirits and contentment.

From that day his interest in things increased, and before two months went round, while yet it was late autumn, he looked in perfect health.

He ate moderately, drank a great deal of water, and slept half the circle of the clock each day.