But Frank Massanet proceeded on different lines, and when he and Richard had finished the improvement was apparent. Nearly every class of goods in the store was represented, and anything new or special was given a prominent place.
"That looks hot," said Phil, who was given to slang. "Never saw it so showy before."
And the many people who stopped to gaze at the display seemed to justify his statement.
"How often should a window like that be cleaned?" asked Richard.
"At least once a week," replied Frank. "And twice a week is not too much, if you have the time to spare."
Both Richard and Frank worked diligently all day. Of course many things were strange to them, and they made some laughable blunders; but they invariably took things so pleasantly that none of the customers seemed to mind.
When night came they found that they had taken in five dollars more than the day previous.
"It's on account of fixing up the window," said Richard.
"Partly that, and partly getting used to customers and the run of stock," replied Frank.
They were soon on the way home. Richard had sent his letter to his mother the day previous, and was now expecting one in return.