Saturday about midnight
You can go to work at once . '' The young man did not hesitate . He took the bundle of work that was given him , and was shown into the back shop . He wrote home immediately that he had obtained employment , which he hoped would be permanent , and that he would be in Madison , Saturday about midnight , and leave again on Sunday evening . He did not say , however , what kind of employment he had procured . That was a secret he meant , if possible , to conceal . When he met his wife , he evaded her direct questions as to the kind of employment he was engaged in , somewhat to her surprise .