“Is it true? Have you got a place?”
“Yes.”
“I don’t see how you could. Mr. Goodnow wouldn’t give you a recommendation.”
“There is no reason why he should not.”
“What, after your taking cloaks and dress patterns from the store?”
“I did nothing of the kind. Sooner or later Mr. Goodnow will find out his mistake. Probably the real thief is still in his employ.”
Jasper turned pale and regarded Rodney searchingly, but there was nothing in his manner or expression to indicate that his remark had been personal. He thought it best to turn the conversation.
“How much pay do you get—four dollars?”
“More than that.”
“You don’t get as much as you did at our store?”