Prederick's Gratitude. 57

Saviour say? Is it not to do to others as we
would be done by?’

He went accordingly to Mr. Kartmann. ‘I
want your permission to write a letter to a
friend, sir, said he. ‘Have I your sanction to
explain how matters stand, without, of course,
letting my friend know your name, or that it
refers to you?’

‘To whom do you wish to write?’ replied his
employer.

Fred told him.

‘A very worthy young man, I believe. I
have some slight recollection of him, now that
you mention his name. Well, he may be able
to serve you by recommending you for some
remunerative employment ; but as for me, I fear
that he can do me no good. However, you can
try, my dear boy, so long as my name is not
used, for I have a great objection to have my
misfortunes made known to strangers. I tell
you frankly beforehand that I fear it is time
and trouble thrown away. No, I am too deeply
involved to be saved now, except by a fresh
start with new machinery for the class of goods
I manufacture.’

Mr. Kartmann sorrowfully shook his head,
and Fred went to write his letter, with a clear