"Relatives?"
"No."
"Money?"
"No."
"You are alone in the world?"
"I am alone in the world."
"Then if I employ you, I should be your only friend?"
"I suppose so."
"As a rule," proceeded the contractor, "we do not employ ladies in this establishment, which gives employment to----how many persons do I give employment to, Mr. Williams?" addressing the clerk.
"There are eleven hundred and seventy-two names upon the books, sir."