“As Arthur seems to like you, I will give you a trial. As he suggested, I should like to have you become his companion as well as teacher. You will come here at nine o’clock in the morning, and stay till four, taking lunch with your pupil. About the compensation, will you tell me what will be satisfactory to you?”
“I prefer to leave that to you, sir.”
“Then we will say fifteen dollars a week—today is Thursday. Will you present yourself here next Monday morning?”
“Yes, sir.”
“If you would like an advance of salary, you need only say so.”
“Thank you, sir, but I am fairly provided with money for the present.”
“Then nothing more need be said. As I am to meet a gentleman at the Union League Club tonight, I will bid you good evening, and expect to see you on Monday.”
Rodney rose and Mr. Sargent accompanied him to the door, shaking hands with him courteously by way of farewell.
Rodney emerged into the street in a state of joyous excitement. Twenty five dollars in his pocket, and fifteen dollars a week! He could hardly credit his good fortune.