CHAPTER XXVIII.
Charlie seeks Employment.
Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr.Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.
One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

It makes me feel very uncomfortable." "I would be very glad if you could procure some suitable employment.

I don't wish you to go to service again, that is out of the question.