It was a busy time, and I trotted about with him all day long, buying a variety of things of which he stood in need. Of the things he would have bought if he had been left to his own ways I say nothing. He was perfectly confidential with me, and often talked so sensibly and feelingly about his faults and his vigorous resolutions, and dwelt so much upon the encouragement he derived from these conversations that I could never have been tired if I had tried.

I trotted about with him all day long, buying things which he needed. Of the things he would have bought if he had been left to himself, I say nothing. He often talked sensibly and feelingly to me about his faults and resolutions, and seemed encouraged by our conversations.
