Paul felt that it
was almost like having a shop of his own. He had always looked
up to George Barry as standing higher than himself in a business
way, and he felt that even if his earnings should not be as
great, that it was a step upward to have sole charge of his
stand, if only for a day or two.
Paul's ambition was aroused. It was for his interest to make as
large sales as possible. Besides, he thought he would like to
prove to George Barry that he had made a good selection in
appointing him his substitute.
Now, if the truth must be told, George Barry himself was not
possessed of superior business ability. He was lacking in energy
and push. He could sell neckties to those who asked for them,
but had no particular talent for attracting trade. He would have
been a fair clerk, but was never likely to rise above a very
moderate success. Paul was quite different. He was quick,
enterprising, and smart. He was a boy likely to push his way to
success unless circumstances were very much against him.
"I'd like to sell more than George Barry," he said to himself.
"I don't know if I can, but I'm going to try."
The day was half over, and probably the most profitable, so far
as business was concerned.
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