He sometimes got quite discouraged at first.

That is why I feel interested in any who are passing through the same experience." These pleasant words cheered Frank.

Only at the nearest house he had been called a tramp, but here he found that he was regarded with consideration.
"It is rather uphill work," said Frank.
"And you seem very young." "I am sixteen." "Are you entirely dependent on what you earn ?" asked the lady, sympathizingly.
"Not entirely," answered the young merchant, "but I hope to make a living in this or some other way.

Can I sell you any ?" he asked, hopefully.
"I believe we have some on hand.

Still tea will always keep, and I would like to help you along." The kind-hearted lady took three pounds--two at sixty cents and one at seventy.