Most of the students are poor, but there are chances of finding work in the neighborhood, and so earning a little money.

James knows something of the carpenter's trade ?" "Yes, he helped build the house we live in, and he has been employed on several barns." My readers will remember that the Garfields no longer lived in the humble log-cabin in which we first found them.

The money Thomas brought home from Michigan, supplemented by the labor of James and himself, had replaced it by a neat frame house, which was much more comfortable and sightly.
"That will do.

I think I know a man who will give him employment." "He is a boy of energy.

If he gets fairly started at school, I think he will maintain himself there," said Mrs.Garfield.
The teacher took his leave.
When Mrs.Garfield re-entered the room she found James looking very thoughtful.
"Mother," he said, abruptly, "I want to get well as quick as I can.