Horatio Alger

“ But it was too late to make any further inquiries.
"I've been thinking, Frank," said Jasper, the next morning, "that you might get the position as a cash-boy."
"What does a cash-boy do?"
"In large retail establishments every salesman keeps a book in which his sales are entered. He does not himself make change, for it would not do to have so many having access to the money-drawer. The money is carried to the cashier's desk by boys employed for the purpose, who return with the change." ”

“ Jasper Wheelock was not very scrupulous; he was quite capable of borrowing money, without intending to return it; but he had his good side.
"Frank," said he, as they found themselves in the street, "you have done me a favor, and I am going to help you in return. Have you got very much money?"
"No. I had twenty dollars when I left home, but I had to pay my fare in the cars and the dinner, I have seventeen dollars and a half left."
"Then it is necessary for you to get a place as soon as possible."
"Yes; I have a sister to support; Grace, you know." ”

“ The boy was on his knees instantly and at work.
"How much do you make in a day?" asked Frank.
"When it's a good day I make a dollar."
"That's pretty good," said Frank.
"Can you show me the way to Broadway?"
"Go straight ahead."
Our hero paid for his shine and started in the direction indicated.
Frank's plans, so far as he had any, were to get into a store. He knew that Broadway was the principal business street in the city, and this was about all he did know about it. ”