And, looking back over the circumstance, I think that answer might well be pondered by young men.

It is a great mistake not to seize the opportunity.

The position was offered to me; something might occur, some other boy might be sent for.

Having got myself in I proposed to stay there if I could.

Mr.Brooks very kindly called the other boy--for it was an additional messenger that was wanted--and asked him to show me about, and let me go with him and learn the business.