It was better not to discharge them, and to find something for them to do.

At the same time it was not very encouraging for me, under such circumstances, to remain with the firm.
I therefore soon arranged to leave; and first of all I went to see London.

It was the Great Exhibition year of 1851.

I need scarcely say what a rich feast I found there, and how thoroughly I enjoyed it all.
I spent about two months in inspecting the works of art and mechanics in the Exhibition, to my own great advantage.

I then returned home; and, after remaining in Scarborough for a short time, I proceeded to Glasgow with a letter of introduction to Messrs.