"That is what I want to do."
"How would you like selling papers?"
"I think I should like it," said Ben; "but I have no money to buy any."
"It doesn't require a very large capital. I will lend you, or give you, the small amount which will be necessary. However, you mustn't expect to make a very large income."
"If I can make enough to live on, I won't care," said Ben.
He had at first aimed higher; but his short residence in the city taught him that he would be fortunate to meet his expenses. There are a good many besides Ben who have found their early expectations of success considerably modified by experience.
"Let me see. It is half-past one o'clock," said the reporter, drawing out his watch. "You had better lay in a supply of 'Expresses' and 'Evening Posts,' and take a good stand somewhere, and do your best with them. As you are inexperienced in the business it will be well to take a small supply at first, or you might get 'stuck.'"
"That's so."
"You must not lay in more than you can sell."
"Where can I get the papers?"