I thought very likely that Providence had thrown this rather unsuccessful man into my path for a good purpose; so I said—
"As we are both going to Exeter, we might perhaps walk part of the way together. Only I like the quiet lanes and field-paths best—not the high road."
He seemed to think the idea quite possible. He said—
"Can't be too quiet for me."
I said—
"I cannot tell you my history, but I may tell you this much: I am quite determined to do some good in the world."
He said—
"Funny you should say that. I'm just the same. I'm nuts on doing some good myself. In fact, I was sitting here this minute wondering what the dickens it should be."
I said—
"The truest way to make yourself happy is to set to work to make other people happy."