“No.”
“I don’t understand it at all, that is, if you are telling the truth.”
“I have told you the truth, Jasper. I have no object in deceiving you. The salary was fixed by my employer.”
“Who did you say it was?”
“I didn’t say.”
Jasper’s cunning scheme was defeated. He felt disturbed to hear of Rodney’s good fortune, but he had a shot in reserve.
“I don’t think you will keep your place long,” he said in a malicious tone.
“Why not?”
“Your employer will hear under what circumstances you left our store, and then of course he will discharge you.”
“You will be sorry for that won’t you?” asked Rodney pointedly.