“He then sold more of his small stock of furniture, divided the money with Lil, and went ‘on the tramp,’ seeking work of any honest sort wherever he might get it.
“So he drifted to Liverpool. There he met with an old shipmate and friend of his late uncle, Zebedee Wyvil. This was George Poole, now captain of the fast-sailing Baltimore clipper Oriole, then in port.
“To Captain Poole poor Joseph Wyvil told his story.
“After hearing him to the end, the skipper said:
“‘There is always work for willing hands in America, and often fortune, too. Come out with me to America, Wyvil. I shall sail for Baltimore in ten days.’
“‘I have no money, and all my household goods would not bring ten pounds,’ sadly replied Joseph.
“‘The more reason for your accepting my offer. Come, you can work your passage over if you insist upon being independent, and when——’
“‘But my poor little sister. I cannot leave her in her misery.’
“‘Of course you cannot. Who asked you to do so? Bring her with you. She shall have a free passage; or, if she has too much pride to accept a favor, she may help the stewardess mend the ship’s linen, just as she pleases. Come, old fellow, take an old friend’s honest offer and best advice. Run up to Carlisle. Sell out your sticks, and bring your sister down here. You have plenty of time to settle up all your affairs. And when we get to
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