Horatio Alger

“ Carl took the bill, and gave Mr. Hubbard his five-dollar note.
"You are placing considerable confidence in me," he said.
"I am, it is true, but I have no fear of being deceived. You are a boy who naturally inspires confidence."
Carl thought Mr. Chauncy Hubbard a very agreeable and sensible fellow, and he felt flattered to think that the young man had chosen him as a guardian, so to speak.
"By the way, Carl, you haven't told me," said Hubbard, as they pursued their journey, "how a boy like yourself is forced to work his own way." ”

“ My own name is Chauncy Hubbard, at your service."
"I am Carl Crawford."
"That's a good name. I predict that we shall be great chums, if I manage to get you a place in our establishment."
"Is Mr. Brandes a good man to work for?"
"Yes, he is easy and good-natured. He is liberal to his clerks. What salary do you think I get?" ”