CHAPTER XIII
OUT OF BUSINESS
The next day Mrs. Hoffman commenced work upon Mr. Preston's
shirts. She worked with much more cheerfulness now that she was
sure of obtaining a liberal price for her labor. As the shirts
were of extra size, she found herself unable to finish one in a
day, as she had formerly done, but had no difficulty in making
four in a week. This, however, gave her five dollars weekly,
instead of a dollar and a half as formerly. Now, five dollars
may not seem a very large sum to some of my young readers, but to
Mrs. Hoffman it seemed excellent compensation for a week's work.
"If I could only earn as much every week," she said to Paul on
Saturday evening, "I should feel quite rich."
"Your work will last three weeks, mother, and perhaps at the end
of that time some of Mr. Preston's friends may wish to employ
you."
"I hope they will."
"How much do you think I have made?" continued Paul.
"Six dollars."
"Seven dollars and a half."
"So between us we have earned over twelve dollars."
"I wish I could earn something," said little Jimmy, looking up
from his drawing.
"There's time enough for that, Jimmy. You are going to be a
great artist one of these days.
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