narrative that I could not say a word. At last Ben continued:

"I couldn't stay in the room--I couldn't stay in the workhouse. I
couldn't even stay in the town. Before the day closed I was out of it,
and I have never been there since. Now, Jack, I must go in--remember
what I have said to you, and larn to read your Bible."

I promised that I would, and that very evening I had my first lesson
from Peter Anderson, and I continued to receive them until I could read
well. He then taught me to write and cipher; but before I could do the
latter, many events occurred, which must be made known to the reader.




CHAPTER ELEVEN

In which the Doctor lets out some very novel Modes of Medical
Treatment, which are attended with the greatest Success.


Such a change has taken place since I can first recollect Greenwich that
it will be somewhat difficult for me to make the reader aware of my
localities. Narrow streets have been pulled down, handsome buildings
erected--new hotels in lieu of small inns--gay shops have now usurped
those which were furnished only with articles necessary for the outfit
of the seamen. Formerly, long stages, with a basket to hold six behind,
and dillies which plied at the Elephant and Castle, were the usual land
conveyances--now they have made place for railroads and omnibuses.
Formerly, the wherry conveyed the mariner and his wife, with his