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He looked forward to Saturday , when he should find himself an ambassador of mercy to the sick and needy -- and his resolution grew strong again . That was his last real hesitation , though it must be confessed he had some trials and hankerings . And so with the rest , they had some moments of doubt and mental warfare with appetite and habit , but conquered , and were true . Saturday came , and the six youths left their work at noon , having done more than enough overwork to make up for the loss of the half day . `` Must have a time once in awhile , eh ? '' said Sam 's boss , as the young man pointed to the work he had done , and informed him that he should not work the rest of the day . `` Some sort of a time , '' replied Sam .