"
"What would he pay?" asked Luke, in a businesslike tone.
"He might pay a dollar and a half a week."
"I'm afraid I couldn't support myself on that."
"Oh, well, that's your lookout. It's better than loafing round
doing nothing."
"You're right there, Randolph."
"I'll just mention it to father, then."
"No, thank you. I shouldn't wonder if Mr. Reed might find
something for me to do."
"Oh, the man that robbed the bank?" said Randolph, turning
up his nose.
"It may soon be discovered that some one else robbed the bank."
"I don't believe it."
Here the two boys parted.
"Luke," said Linton, the same day, "have you decided what
you are going to do?"
"Not yet; but I have friends who, I think, will look out for me."
"Because my father says he will find you a place if you fail
to get one elsewhere."
"Tell your father that I think he is very kind. There is
no one to whom I would more willingly be indebted for a favor.
If I should find myself unemployed, I will come to him."
"All right! I am going to drive over to Coleraine"--the
next town--"this afternoon. Will you go with me?"
"I should like nothing better.
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