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He resolved , then , to enter the town they were approaching , and to seek for some situation by which he might maintain both . Sidney was very loath to abandon their present roving life ; but he allowed that the warm weather could not always last , and that in winter the fields would be less pleasant . He , therefore , with a sigh , yielded to his brother 's reasonings . They entered the fair and busy town of one day at noon ; and , after finding a small lodging , at which he deposited Sidney , who was fatigued with their day 's walk , Philip sallied forth alone . After his long rambling , Philip was pleased and struck with the broad bustling streets , the gay shops -- the evidences of opulence and trade . He thought it hard if he could not find there a market for the health and heart of sixteen . He strolled slowly and alone along the streets , till his attention was caught by a small corner shop , in the window of which was placed a board , bearing this inscription : `` OFFICE FOR EMPLOYMENT .