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Alger, Horatio, Jr.

"The Cash Boy"

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? ? ? ? The map was found and Jasper explained to Frank the leading topographical features of the Island City.


? ? ? ? One thing only was wanting now to make him contented, and this was employment. But it was too late to make any further inquiries.


? ? ? ? "I've been thinking, Frank," said Jasper, the next morning, "that you might get the position as a cash-boy."


? ? ? ? "What does a cash-boy do?"


? ? ? ? "In large retail establishments every salesman keeps a book in which his sales are entered. He does not himself make change, for it would not do to have so many having access to the money-drawer. The money is carried to the cashier's desk by boys employed for the purpose, who return with the change."


? ? ? ? "Do you think I can get a situation as cash-boy?"


? ? ? ? "I will try at Gilbert & Mack's. I know one of the principal salesmen. If there is a vacancy he will get it for you to oblige me."


? ? ? ? They entered a large retail store on Broadway.


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