“Write easily?” he said. “Fast—short words?”
Aladdin thought a moment. “Yes, sir,” he said coolly.
“Less timid than a coot,” thought Mr. Blankinship.
“Willing to live in Portland?”
“Yes, sir.”
“I’ll give you five dollars a week and give you a trial.”
“Thank you, sir.”
“Can you get moved and start work Monday?”
“Yes, sir.”
Mr. Blankinship smiled cheerfully.