He sells everything--represents a concern called the Colossus." Henry settled for the toys, and then continued his stroll about the city.

A strange sadness depressed him.

The old woman's words--"and broke her heart, folks said"-- rang in his ears.

Had he been born as a mere incident of nature, or was it intended that he should achieve something?
Was he an accident or was he designed?
When he thought of his mother, his heart bled; but to think of his father made it beat with anger.

When he became a member of the Witherspoon family, his conscience had constantly plied him with questions until, worn with self-argument, he resolved to accept a part of the advantages that were thrust upon him.