I am a man, and my name is Thomas. I

I am a man, and my name is Thomas. I was born in the year 1840, and I am therefore in my fifty-sixth year. I was educated at a public school, and afterwards assisted in my father’s business, which was that of a shoemaker. Honesty and industry, I hope, have hitherto been my chief characteristics; and, though I cannot boast of being a great genius, I have always endeavoured to avoid great errors. I am now a journey