Joe's Post

Well, Pip came to pick me up from the pub today, and I was talking to a interesting man who looked like he knew Pip! Pip my boy went off to Mrs. Havisham's house again, I sure hope he doesn't get in trouble in any way, I don't like that Havisham woman much, don't trust her. Pip just visits that lady too much, I dunno why though, I hope he's alright. Pip wants to be my apprentice!!! Pip started work, and he's very good! Pip wants me to read, and I'm not sure if I should or not, I'm not a gentleman, and although my hands cannot write, they can smelt and forge. Mrs. Joe's been hurt, and there's not much I can do to help Pip about it. Pip doesn't like Orlick, but he's been a load off my shoulder helping Mrs. Joe and all. There goes Pip off to that Mrs. Havisham's again....Pip wants to be a gentleman now, with this Jaggers and all. I thought being an apprentice to me was good enough, but Pip doesn't think so. Pip wanted a suit for himself, being a "gentleman" and all, I've never owned a suit but this apron I wear for blacksmithing, I sure hope he does like being a gentleman.