He also bought me an extra supply of clothing, and a variety of other articles which he assured me I should need.
I was amazed at his liberality; but knowing Mr.Thomas was a rich man, I presumed that Bohun, by ministering to my wants in a manner not altogether offensive to my pride, was seeking to cancel obligations on the part of his employer, and perhaps at the same time was obeying the dictates of a benevolent heart, by rendering important assistance to a stranger in adversity.
Week after week passed away.

I saw Bohun from time to time, but he could not procure me a desirable situation.

In the mean time the expenses for my board seemed to me a serious matter.

My pride took the alarm, and I could not rest easy under the idea that I was all the while living like a price at the expense of Mr.Thomas.When I mentioned this to Bohun, he told me to keep quiet and give myself no anxiety; that my expenses, which I regarded as so heavy, were in reality trifling, and Mr.Thomas would never miss the amount.
A few days after this conversation, Bohun called at my lodgings, and seemed quite excited.

"Hawser," said he, "I have pleasant news to communicate.