"Oh, well," said Loammi, carelessly, "he can get a chance to sell papers or—black boots."
"Surely your father would not allow his young cousin to sink to that employment."
"Pa wouldn't interfere. I have heard him say that he has washed his hands of Scott. If he had behaved himself it would have been different."
"Poor boy! I must see what I can do for him."
"You'd better not, Cousin Seth. You are a poor man, and it will be all you can do to look after yourself."
"Still, Loammi, consider Scott's position."
"He must look out for himself. I advise you not to call round and ask pa to take him back."
"I must think what I can do for him."
"The old man feels pretty bad," thought Loammi. "Well, they are a good match. For my part I don't think much of poor relations."