1. Mr. Theophilus Freeman bustled about in a very industrious manner, getting his property ready for the sales-room, intending, no doubt, to do that day a rousing business.
2. We were now conducted into a large room in the front part of the building to which the yard was attached, in order to be properly trained, before the admission of customers.
3. The latter gentleman was very loquacious, dwelling at much length upon our several good points and qualities.
4. One old gentleman, who said he wanted a coachman, appeared to take a fancy to me.
5. The old gentleman insisted it was too much, as times were very hard.