"And I hope we will get better acquainted. If you're not
permanently employed by this party, whose name you don't give,
I will get you into the employ of Claflin & Co., if you would
like it."
"Thank you," answered Luke, who thought it quite possible
that he might like to obtain a position with so eminent a firm.
"How long have you been with them?"
"Ten years--ever since I was of your age," promptly answered
Mr. Coleman.
"Is promotion rapid?" Luke asked, with interest.
"Well, that depends on a man's capacity. I have been pushed
right along. I went there as a boy, on four dollars a week; now
I'm a traveling salesman--drummer as it is called--and I make
about four thousand a year."
"That's a fine salary," said Luke, feeling that his new acquaintance
must be possessed of extra ability to occupy so desirable a position.
"Yes, but I expect next year to get five thousand--Claflin
knows I am worth it, and as he is a liberal man, I guess he will
give it sooner than let me go."
"I suppose many do not get on so well, Mr. Coleman."
"I should say so! Now, there is a young fellow went there
the same time that I did--his name is Frank Bolton.
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