Ink he had none, so he used the juice of blackberries or cherries.

Little by little his diligence was rewarded.

He succeeded, not only in his studies, but also in his work, and a day came when he put enough money together to keep his old father comfortable and happy.

Besides this, he was able to save the great amount of fifty pennies.

With it he wanted to buy himself a new suit.
One day he said to his father: "I am going to the market place to buy myself a coat, a cap, and a pair of shoes.