Here was a poor Scottish woman bereft of her husband, with her eldest son just getting a start and a second in his early teens, whose misfortunes appealed to this man, and who in the most delicate manner sought to mitigate them.

Although my mother was able to decline the proffered aid, it is needless to say that Mr.McCandless obtained a place in our hearts sacred to himself.
I am a firm believer in the doctrine that people deserving necessary assistance at critical periods in their career usually receive it.
There are many splendid natures in the world--men and women who are not only willing, but anxious to stretch forth a helping hand to those they know to be worthy.

As a rule, those who show willingness to help themselves need not fear about obtaining the help of others.
Father's death threw upon me the management of affairs to a greater extent than ever.

Mother kept on the binding of shoes; Tom went steadily to the public school; and I continued with Mr.Scott in the service of the railroad company.

Just at this time Fortunatus knocked at our door.