"'And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.
"'And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
"'And Pharaoh said unto his servants, can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
"'And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so wise and discreet as thou art.'"
"Well," said Stranleigh with a smile, "I never flattered myself that I was qualified to enact the part of Joseph. However, we will let that pass, and tackle my next difficulty. I have recently had an opportunity of testing the working capacity of the unemployed."
"Yes," interrupted Wilmot, "Wynn told me about it."
"Then there is no need for me to recapitulate. I disbelieve in either the energy or industry of the unemployed."
"Ah, that is merely your own lack of faith."
"No, it is my own lesson of experience."
