OCTOBER 31, 1810--AUGUST 17.

1811 Enters bookshop as clerk .-- Devotes leisure to painting .-- Leaves shop .-- Letter to his brothers on appointments at Yale .-- Letters from Joseph P.
Rossiter .-- Morse's first love affair .-- Paints "Landing of the Pilgrims." -- Prepares to sail with Allstons for England .-- Letters of introduction from his father .-- Disagreeable stage-ride to New York .-- Sails on the Lydia .-- Prosperous voyage .-- Liverpool .-- Trip to London .-- Observations on people and customs .-- Frequently cheated .-- Critical time in England .-- Dr.
Lettsom .-- Sheridan's verse .-- Longing for a telegraph .-- A ghost After his graduation from Yale College in the fall of 1810, Finley Morse returned to his home in Charlestown, Mass., and cheerfully submitted himself to his parents' wishes by entering the bookshop of a certain Mr.
Mallory.
He writes under date of October 31, 1810, to his brothers who are still at college: "I am in an excellent situation and on excellent terms.

I have four hundred dollars per year, but this you must not mention out.

I have the choice of my hours; they are from nine till one-half past twelve, and from three till sunset." But he still clings to the idea of becoming a painter, for he adds: "My evenings I employ in painting.

I have every convenience; the room over the kitchen is fitted up for me; I have a fire there every evening, and can spend it alone or otherwise as I please.