“I guess that’s about all,” answered Dennis, “an’ it don’t sound so very much, does it?”
“More than you think,” answered the widow. “Now listen to me:
“I need such service as I hope from you very much. Would you like to come and help me here?”
“Oh!” cried Dennis.
“I am answered,” responded his companion, “When can you come?”
“At once!” cried Dennis—“or no, wait a bit; that wouldn’t be fair to my present employer. But I can tell him to look out for somebody else right away; surely he can fill my place within a week. Suppose I say next Monday?”
“Very well, that will suit,” answered the widow; “but you have not asked me what your salary will be.”
Dennis blushed, and his blush was appreciated. To enjoy the genial inspiration of such an association would be a perquisite which, other things being only approximately even, would repair any possible shortage.
“Will twenty dollars a week and your board satisfy you for the present?”
Dennis held his breath and pictured the contrast.