? ? ? ? "You won't meet with any luck today. It is too late. Get up bright and early tomorrow morning, buy a paper, and make early application for any place that strikes you as desirable."
? ? ? ? "Thank you, sir. I am sure your advice is good."
? ? ? ? "If you had been the first to call here, I should have taken you. I like your appearance better than that of the boy I have selected."
? ? ? ? "Thank you, sir."
? ? ? ? "This boy may not prove satisfactory. Call in six days, just before his week expires, and if there is likely to be a vacancy I will let you know."
? ? ? ? "Thank you, sir. You are very kind."
? ? ? ? "I always sympathize with boys. I have two boys of my own."
? ? ? ? This conversation quite encouraged Rodney. It seemed to promise success in the future. If he had probably impressed one man, he might be equally fortunate with another.
? ? ? ? It was about half past twelve when he passed through Nassau Street.
? ? ? ? All at once his arm was grasped, and a cheery voice said, "Where are you going, Rodney?"
? ? ? ? "Mr.
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