Horatio Alger

“ You heard what he said about his nephew?"
"Yes, sir."
"It is his sister's son--a boy of about your own age. I think he is making a mistake in leaving the factory, and going into the office. He will have little to do, and that not of a character to give him knowledge of business."
"Still, if he takes lessons in bookkeeping----"
Mr. Jennings smiled.
"The boy will never make a bookkeeper," he said. "His reason for desiring the change is because he is indolent. The world has no room for lazy people." ”

“ Jennings, eying Carl attentively. "How will it suit you to become a working boy?"
"I shall like it," answered Carl, promptly.
"Don't be too sure! You can tell better after a week in the factory. Those in my employ work ten hours a day. ”

“ Would you like to take Leonard's place?"
"Yes, sir, if you think I would do."
"I feel quite sure of it. Have you ever done any manual labor?"
"No, sir."
"I suppose you have always been to school."
"Yes, sir."
"You are a gentleman's son," proceeded Mr. ”