By and by he came up to me and said: "I must not be seen with you, but you did me a favor once and I then resolved if ever I could serve you I would do it.

I called at the office in Pittsburgh and asked for work as a blacksmith.

You said there was no work then at Pittsburgh, but perhaps employment could be had at Altoona, and if I would wait a few minutes you would ask by telegraph.

You took the trouble to do so, examined my recommendations, and gave me a pass and sent me here.

I have a splendid job.