Horatio Alger

“ By the way, perhaps you can help me about the errand that calls me here today."
"I will, sir, if I can," said Frank, politely.
"My youngest clerk has just left me, and I want to find a successor--a boy about your age, say. Do you know any one who would like such a position?"
"I am out of employment myself just now. Do you think I will suit?"
"I think you will," said Mr. Graves.
"You won't object to go into the country?" ”

“ If you suit me, your pay will be raised at the end of six months. Will that be satisfactory?" asked his companion.
"Quite so, sir. When do you wish me to come?"
"Can you go out with me this afternoon?"
"Yes, sir. I only want to go home and pack up my trunk." ”