“I didn’t know but you might have had some experience at it. I haven’t.”
“Do you mean to insult me?” demanded Jasper hotly.
“I never insult anybody. I will only say that you are as likely to take up the business as I.”
“I’ve got a place.”
“How do you know but I have?”
“Because you were selling papers yesterday and are walking the street today.”
“That is true. But I have a place engaged for all that. I shall go to work on Monday.”
Jasper pricked up his ears.
“Where is it?” he asked.
“I don’t care to tell at present.”