It was by the merest chance that I came this way." "Will you add to my indebtedness by accompanying me with that trusty club of yours?
I have some distance yet to go, and the money I have with me I don't want to lose." "Willingly," said the cooper.
"But I am forgetting," continued the gentleman, "that you will yourself be obliged to return alone." "I do not carry enough money to make me fear an attack," said Mr.
Harding, laughing.

"Money brings care, I have always heard, and the want of it sometimes freedom from anxiety." "Yet most people are willing to take their share of that." "You are right, sir, nor I can't call myself an exception.

Still I would be satisfied with the certainty of constant employment." "I hope you have that, at least." "I have had until three or four months since." "Then, at present, you are unemployed ?" "Yes, sir." "What is your business ?" "I am a cooper." "I will see what I can do for you.

Will you call at my office to-morrow, say at twelve o'clock ?" "I shall be glad to do so, sir." "I believe I have a card with me.

Yes, here is one.