But what a fool I have been! I might have gone home by the next steamer if I hadn't gambled away all my hard earnings." "What sort of work shall you try to get ?" "Anything--I have no right to be particular.

Anything that will pay my expenses and give me a chance to lay by something for my family at home." "Mr.Watson," said Joe suddenly, "I've been thinking of something that may suit you.

Since I came to San Francisco I have never gone outside.

I would like to go to the mines." "You wouldn't make as much as you do here." "Perhaps not; but I have laid by some money and I would like to see something of the country.

Will you carry on the restaurant for me for three months, if I give you your board and half of the profits ?" "Will I?
I should think myself very lucky to get the chance." "Then you shall have the chance." "How do you know that I can be trusted ?" asked Watson.
"I haven't known you long," said Joe, "but I feel confidence in your honesty." "I don't think you'll repent your confidence.