Horatio Alger, Bound to Rise — Chapter XXI: In the Tailor's Power (1873)
“ Luke was just going out when the tailor called him back."I believe you owe me thirty dollars. When are you going to pay it?""I can't pay it yet a while," said Luke."I think you had better," said the tailor quietly."I'll pay you as soon as I can.""You make eleven dollars a week over and above your board and spend it on drink, billiards and fast horses. You are fully able to pay for your clothes promptly and I advise you to do it." ”
