I searched the newspapers persistently for a clue; but nothing rewarded me.
"After spending all my money and the proceeds of my watch and diamond, I began to seek employment; but no one would employ a man without recommendations or antecedents.

I did not know what work I was capable of doing.

So finally I left the city and for more than two years I have been wandering from one part of the country to another, hoping that some day I would recognize a familiar spot.

I have done odd jobs, at times, but my fortunes went from bad to worse until of late I have become no better than the typical tramp." "How did you secure employment as a book-keeper for Skeelty ?" asked Uncle John.
"I heard a new mill had started at Royal and walked up there to inquire for work.

The manager asked if I could keep books, and I said yes." "Have you ever kept books before ?" "Not that I know of; but I did it very well.