"Meanwhile large deductions had been made from my stock of money, and the remnant would be speedily consumed by my present mode of life.

My expenses far exceeded my previous expectations.

In no long time I should be reduced to my ancient poverty, which the luxurious existence that I now enjoyed, and the regard due to my beloved and helpless companion, would render more irksome than ever.

Some scheme to rescue me from this fate was indispensable; but my aversion to labour, to any pursuit the end of which was merely gain, and which would require application and attention, continued undiminished.
"I was plunged anew into dejection and perplexity.

From this I was somewhat relieved by a plan suggested by Mr.Thetford.I thought I had experience of his knowledge and integrity, and the scheme that he proposed seemed liable to no possibility of miscarriage.