They say he is harmless and has quite a history; was once a wealthy mill-owner in Clinton.

He wanders about the country, living with any one who will take him in.

It is a queer case; I must find out more about him.

But I'm hungry; can I have a bite of something ?" "Haven't you had dinner ?" "No; haven't had time." "Where have you been ?" "Among the tenements." "How are the people getting on there ?" "I cannot tell.

It almost chokes me to eat when I think of it." "Now, Philip, what makes you take it so seriously?
How can you help all that suffering?
You are not to blame for it ?" "Maybe I am for a part of it.