'But what is it, Sam?' you are in trouble; tell us right away. 'Can Jim and I help you?'
Sam wiped away his tears as he best could, but was unable at once to make any reply.
'Come, Sam, tell us, has anything happened to day?'
'Oh, nothing particular, Ned; only sometimes I get tired of living as I do.'
'Oh well, Sam, if that is all, come cheer up; for Ned and I have a plan in view, and if you will join us, perhaps things will be better for us all.'
'I'll join you and Ned in any thing, but I don't see what use I can be to you.'
'So much use, that we can do nothing without you do join us Sam. Can we, Jim?'
'No, I fear we cannot.'
'Well, what is it, boys? Come, I'm ready for any thing.'
'You tell him, Jim, all about it. I say, Sam, it's the best thing you ever heard of. I tell you what, won't it be nice though?'