"Do you mean we are to be workmen, Mr Richmond?
Just like any fellows in the street.

Couldn't you find anything better than that for us ?" "My dear Master Cruden, I am very sorry for you, and would gladly see you in a better position.

But it is not a case where we can choose.
This opening has offered itself.

Of course, you are not bound to accept it, but my advice is, take what you can get in these hard times." "Oh, of course, we're paupers, I--forgot," said Reg, bitterly, "and beggars mayn't be choosers.

Anything you like, mother," added he, meeting Mrs Cruden's sorrowful look with forced gaiety.