"And you can't expect to while you are not earning anything."
"But that isn't my fault," pleaded John.
"Yes, it is. You neglected your duties at Flint's, and he saw it. That is why you lost your place."
"It is pretty hard going about without a cent of money in your pocket."
"Then you should have kept your place. Have you been around to look for another position?"
"No; I thought you would get me back into Flint's."
"I don't think there is much chance, but I will try to get the other boy out."
"I hope you'll do that; I hate the sight of him. I feel as if he had turned me out of my place."
"How do you like the new boy, Mr. Rich?" asked the jeweler at the end of the first week.
"I don't care much for him," said Simon Rich, coldly.