“You ought to get one now. You won’t last until night on just that.”

“How much are they?” he inquired.

“A nickel.”

“Then I guess I won’t have one.”

“Haven’t you five cents?” she cross-examined.

“Only three cents,” he answered.

“And you begin work to-day?”

“Yes.”

“It’s only Tuesday, and you won’t get paid until Saturday.”

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