Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet.
Charles Kingsley.
Characters:
- Mr. Crossthwaite, Tailor.
- Alton Locke, Tailor’s Apprentice.
Time, 1830.
A. L. Mr. Crossthwaite, I want to speak to you. I want you to advise me.
Mr. C. I have known that a long time.
A. L. Then why did you never say a kind word to me?
Mr. C. I was waiting to see whether you were worth it. Besides, I wanted to see whether you trusted me enough to ask me. Now you’ve broke the ice at last, in with you head and ears, and see what you can fish out.