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that old Bill Barley had but to stick to his pepper and ruhter would soon be happily provided for

We had now got into the h it presented

no bad sy to heal that I

was still unable to get a coat on My right arured, but fairly serviceable

On a Monday , when Herbert and I were at breakfast, I received

the following letter from Wemmick by the post

"Walworth Burn this as soon as read Early in the week, or say

Wednesday, you ht do what you know of, if you felt disposed to try

it Now burn"

When I had shown this to Herbert and had put it in the fire--but not

before we had both got it by heart--we considered what to do For, of

course er kept out of view

"I have thought it over again and again," said Herbert, "and I think I

know a better course than taking a Thaood

fellow, a skilled hand, fond of us, and enthusiastic and honorable"