J. (gratified). Then you will take me?
S. J. Have you got the money with you?
J. Yes; shall I pay it now?
S. J. You might as well, and the partnership shall begin at once.
J. (drawing out his pocket-book, and counting out some bills). Two hundred, two hundred and ten, two hundred and twenty-five. I guess you’ll find it right.
S. J. (looking over the bills carelessly). Yes, quite correct. Stay, I will give you a receipt. What is your name? (Writes.)
J. Jonathan Peters.
S. J. (passes him receipt). Mine is Jenkins. Success to the firm of Jenkins and Peters. I’ll see about a sign.
J. (surprised). Do you do it here? I don’t see nothin’ to sell.
S. J. Oh, it’s a commission business. I’ll attend to that, and you’ll do the writing. I suppose you can write a good hand.