I would willingly accept employment of that kind." He fixed his eyes upon the earth, and was silent for some minutes.

At length, recovering himself, he said, "Follow me to my house.

Perhaps something may be done for you.

If not, I will lend you sixpence." It may be supposed that I eagerly complied with the invitation.

My companion said no more, his air bespeaking him to be absorbed by his own thoughts, till he reached his house, which proved to be that at the door of which I had been seated.