ABSTRACT
I again wandered the streets for hours. As I approached my lodgings, I found myself suddenly stopped by one, who seized me by the arm. I turned to see who it was, and perceived one of my fellow-clerks. I had given him a few lessons in the English tongue. He was homely, and in no way prepossessing in his appearance. He had no brightness of talent; but he had a sound heart. He was a person of simple integrity, of few words, never making any professions / of service, but upon all occasions conducting himself well in situations that challenged his aid. He had by no means taken my fancy; but I had taken his. And he wore well; the good opinion he acquired from others, he retained for ever. He had an honest desire to improve himself; I had lent myself to his wishes; and he was grateful.
