The Primitive Christian Socialists must have great confidence in their system of education, to turn you adrift in the world without a companion to look after you." "You've hit it, sir," Amelius answered coolly.

"They have unlimited confidence in their system of education.

And I'm a proof of it." "You have relations in London, I suppose ?" Mr.Hethcote proceeded.
For the first time the face of Amelius showed a shadow of sadness on it.
"I have relations," he said.

"But I have promised never to claim their hospitality.

'They are hard and worldly; and they will make you hard and worldly, too.' That's what my father said to me on his deathbed." He took off his hat when he mentioned his father's death, and came to a sudden pause--with his head bent down, like a man absorbed in thought.
In less than a minute he put on his hat again, and looked up with his bright winning smile.