It could not have come at a better time, for, as we know, he was out of employment, and, of course, earning nothing.
"Well, Ben," said the postmaster, whose curiosity was excited, is it good news ?" "I should say it was," said Ben emphatically.

"I am offered a good situation in New York." "You don't say so! How much are offered ?" "I am to get more than Mr.Crawford paid me and board in a fine house besides--a brownstone house on Madison Avenue." "Well, I declare! You are in luck," ejaculated Mr.Brown.

"What are you to do ?" "That's more than I know.

Here is the letter, if you like to read it." "It reads well.

She must be a generous lady.