If I could move it the box would soon be in my possession--and what might that box not contain! Looking about, I found the furnace and soon the gas-jet which made attendance upon it possible.

This lit, I could set my candle down, and yet see plainly enough to work.

I had shears in my pocket.

I have had a man's training in the handling of tools and felt quite confident that I could pry this brick out if it was as easily loosened as Bess had given me to understand.

My first thrust at the dusty cement inclosing it encouraged me greatly.