"It's from your Uncle Benjamin," he said, addressing Robert. "Let us see what he has to say."
He read the letter in silence.
"What does he say, father?" asked Robert.
"He says he shall be ready to take you the first of September. That's in six weeks—a little sooner than we calculated. I wish it were a little later, as work is brisk, and I may find it difficult to fill your place without paying more than I want to."
"I guess you can pick up somebody," said Robert, who was anxious to go to Boston as soon as possible.
"Won't you hire me?" asked Harry, who felt that the time had come for him to announce his business.
Mr. Leavitt looked at him more attentively.
"Have you ever worked in a shop?"
"No, sir."
"It will take you some time to learn pegging."