Dr. Herdal.
Well, now you understand what is necessary. My late book-keeper, Miss Blakdraf, used to keep my accounts very cleverly—she charged every visit twice over.
The New Book-keeper.
I am familiar with book-keeping by double entry. I was once employed at a bank.
Dr. Herdal.
I am discharging my assistant, too; he was always trying to push me out with his pills. Perhaps you will be able to dispense?
The New Book-keeper.
[Modestly.] With an additional salary, I should be able to do that too.
Dr. Herdal.
Capital! You shall dispense with an additional salary. Go into the dispensary, and see what you can make of it. You may mistake a few drugs at first—but everything must have a beginning.