“That is true, but it's better than not working at all, and I've tried all over the village in vain to get employment.”
“Do you think you'll make much out of it?”
“I don't think I shall make my fortune, but I shall make something.”
“Don't it tire you to work?” asked James, with some curiosity.
“Of course, if I work all day; but I don't mind that.”
“I should.”
“You are not used to work.”
“I should say not,” returned James, with pride. “I never worked in my life.” It was a strange thing to be proud of, but there are some who have nothing better to be proud of.
“I like to work,” said Herbert.
“You do?”