"On Broadway, near the St. Denis Hotel. He said he had a place."
"Where?"
"In a real estate office."
"I suppose you gave him no recommendation, Mr. Rich?"
"No, sir; I couldn't do it conscientiously. Of course, now that you have returned, if you are dissatisfied with John's being here, we can advertise for another boy."
"I will take a day to consider it. I shall only stay here half an hour and then go up to the house."
When Mr. Flint left the store, Simon Rich said:
"The old man took Andy's discharge more quietly than I anticipated."
"Do you think he will let me stay, Uncle Simon?"
"I can't tell yet. One thing I must tell you—you won't stay long unless you turn over a new leaf and attend to your duties."