Horatio Alger

“ You will be glad to hear that he has recovered his own casket of jewels."
Adin Woods smiled.
"He must think you are easily imposed upon," he said, "to believe any such story. Anything more?"
"He said his friends would be very much surprised to hear that he had been suspected of theft." ”

“ But, Rodney, it is about lunch time, and I confess I have an appetite. Come and lunch with me."
"But I am afraid, Mr. Woods, I shall not be able to return the compliment."
"There is no occasion for it. I feel in good humor this morning. I have sold one lot, and have hopes of disposing of another. The one lot pays me a commission of twenty dollars."
"I wish I could make twenty dollars in a week."
"Sometimes I only sell one lot in a week. It isn't like a regular business. It is precarious. Still, take the year through and I make a pretty good income. Come in here. ”