Larry was beginning to think so. He had tried a number of places that advertised, without success, when he saw a sign hanging out in front of a shoe store. It informed those who cared to know that a boy was needed.
Larry made an application. Timidly he asked the proprietor of the store for work.
“I hired a boy this morning about seven o’clock,” was the reply.
“Your sign is out yet,” spoke Larry.
“I forgot to bring it in,” said the man.
He did not seem to think it minded that he had caused disappointment to one lad, and might to others. Larry walked from the place much discouraged.
CHAPTER IV
LARRY AND THE REPORTER
It was now noon, and Larry, who had a healthy boy’s appetite, began to feel hungry. He had never eaten in one of the big city restaurants, and he felt somewhat timid about going in. Besides, he had only a quarter, and he thought that he could get very little for that. He also felt that he had better save some of the money for car-fare, and so he made up his mind that fifteen cents was all he could afford for dinner.
He walked down several streets before he saw a restaurant that seemed quiet enough for him to venture in.