able signs of preparation for a meeting. I looked
at a small clock hanging on the wall. It indicated
twenty-five minutes to twelve. Heigh ho, thought
I, time is flying, and I have yet to look for work.

"I want to go," I said to a couple of waking men
near me.

"Got ter sty fer the service," was the answer.

"Do you want to stay ? " I asked.

They shook their heads.

"Then let us go up and tell them we want to
get out," I continued. "Come on."

But the poor creatures were aghast. So I left
them to their fate, and went up to the nearest
Salvation Army man.

"I want to go," I said. " I came here for break
fast in order that I might be in shape to look for
work. I didn t think it would take so long to get
breakfast. I think I have a chance for work in
Stepney, and the sooner I start, the better chance
I ll have of getting it."

He was really a good fellow, though he was
startled by my request. " Wy," he said, " we re
goin to old services, and you d better sty."

"But that will spoil my chances for work," I
urged. " And work is the most important thing
for me just now."

As he was only a private, he referred me to the
adjutant, and to the adjutant I repeated my rea-

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