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FOUR Go on! Get out and dont come back! Go on! Go on! And dont show your face in here again! Although the autumn is turning chilly, I am still determined to take my daily walk. I cannot persuade Father to join me. He has been very cast down since Mothers death. He keeps to the house and his own company and he has very few visitors to disturb him. That man Higgins is here. Show him up, Dixon. If you saw his shoes, youd say the kitchen was a better place! He can wipe them, surely. Ive been looking for work. Been keeping a civil tongue in my head and not minding who says what back to me. Im doing it for him, of course, not me. Boucher. Well, not for him. He doesnt need my help where he is, but his children. But I need your help, Master, if youll give it. Gladly! But what can I do? Well, Miss here has often talked about the South. I dont know how far it is. But if I can get down there, where food is cheap and wages are good and people are friendly, maybe you can help me get work there. What kind of work? Im good with a spade. You mustnt leave Milton for the South. You couldnt bear the dullness of life. It would eat away at you like rust. Think no more of it, Nicholas, I beg you! Nicholas, have you been to Marlborough Mills for work? Aye, Ive been to Thorntons. The overlooker told me to be off and told me to go away, sharpish. Would you try again? I, I should be so glad if you would. Mr. Thornton would judge you fairly, I am sure, if given the chance. It would take my pride. I think Id rather starve. If you can think of anything, Master. Well, of course, of course. Thank you! Ill bid you goodnight. I am sorry, Nicholas. Youll find your shoes by the fire. He is a proud man. Still, there are qualities to be admired in these Milton men. Maybe… God has found His way here after all. If only he and Mr. Thornton could speak man to man! If he could forget Mr. Thornton is a master and appeal to his heart! My word, Margaret! To admit that the South has