CHAPTER V.
SEVEN MONTHS' RESIDENCE IN THE FAMILY OF J.K.A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS, IN CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA .-- REMOVAL TO NEW YORK--BECOMES A CONVERT TO RELIGION--BECOMES A TEACHER.
On leaving W.W., I wended my way in deep sorrow and melancholy, onward towards Philadelphia, and after travelling two days and a night, I found shelter and employ in the family of J.K., another member of the Society of Friends, a farmer.
The religious atmosphere in this family was excellent.

Mrs.K.gave me the first copy of the Holy Scriptures I ever possessed, she also gave me much excellent counsel.

She was a preacher in the Society of Friends; this occasioned her with her husband to be much of their time from home.

This left the charge of the farm upon me, and besides put it out of their power to render me that aid in my studies which my former friend had.

I, however, kept myself closely concealed, by confining myself to the limits of the farm, and using all my leisure time in study.