beginning to end; and then, touching his fur cap in token of

humility, accosted the gentleman in the white waistcoat.

'This here boy, sir, wot the parish wants to 'prentis,' said Mr.

'Ay, my man,' said the gentleman in the white waistcoat, with a

condescending smile. 'What of him?'

'If the parish vould like him to learn a right pleasant trade, in

a good 'spectable chimbley-sweepin' bisness,' said Mr. Gamfield,

'I wants a 'prentis, and I am ready to take him.'