"Eh? You cannot? Why not?"
"For two reasons, sir."
"What are they?"
"One is that the position you are kind enough to offer to me is not the kind I am looking for. I am not looking for an easy berth. I want a place where there will be plenty to do."
The mayor stared at the boy incredulously.
"Well," he said, "you are an original. And what is your other reason for refusing?"
"It is that I have a good place now, sir."
"Ah, indeed? What is it?"
"Mr. Wattles has engaged me as advance agent for his company."
Mr. Anderson's face clouded.