"
"Mother made them just like the one you sent; but if there is
anything wrong, she will, of course, be ready to alter them."
"If they are just like the pattern, they will be sure to suit
me."
"And now, my young friend," he added, "let me know how you are
getting on in your own business."
"I am making a dollar a day, sometimes a little more."
"That is very good."
"Yes, sir; but it won't last long."
"I believe you told me that the stand belonged to some one else."
"Yes, sir; I am only tending it in his sickness; but he is
getting better, and when he gets about again, I shall be thrown
out of business."
"But you don't look like one who would remain idle long."
"No, sir; I shall be certain to find something to do, if it is
only blacking boots."
"Have you ever been in that business?"
"I've tried about everything," said Paul, laughing.
"I suppose you wouldn't enjoy boot-blacking much?"
"No, sir; but I would rather do that than be earning nothing."
"You are quite right there, and I am glad you have no false shame
in the matter. There are plenty who have. For instance, a
stout, broad-shouldered young fellow applied to me thus morning
for a clerkship. He said he had come to the city in search of
employment, and had nearly expended all his money without finding
anything to do.
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