? ? ? ? Jasper turned pale and regarded Rodney searchingly, but there was nothing in his manner or expression to indicate that his remark had been personal. He thought it best to turn the conversation.
? ? ? ? "How much pay do you get--four dollars?"
? ? ? ? "More than that."
? ? ? ? "You don't get as much as you did at our store?"
? ? ? ? "Yes; I get more."
? ? ? ? Now it was Jasper's turn to show surprise. He did not know whether to believe Rodney or not, but there was something in his face which commanded belief.
? ? ? ? "How much do you get?" he asked.
? ? ? ? "You would not believe me if I told you."
? ? ? ? "Try me," returned Jasper, whose curiosity was aroused.
? ? ? ? "I am to get fifteen dollars a week."
? ? ? ? Jasper would not have looked more surprised if Rodney had informed him that he was to become a Cabinet minister.
? ? ? ? "You're joking!" he ejaculated.
? ? ? ? "Not at all."
? ? ? ? "How could you have the face to ask such a price.
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