“So you might.”
“And I could hardly expect to get another where the pay would be as good.”
“I would pay you on installment—a dollar a week,” urged Jasper.
“I don’t see how you could, as you say your pay is too small for you now.”
“Oh, well, I could manage.”
“I am afraid I can’t oblige you, Jasper,” said Rodney in a decided tone.
“I didn’t think you were so miserly,” answered Jasper in vexation.
“You may call it so, if you like. You must remember that I am not situated like you. You have your uncle to fall back upon in case you lose your position, but I have no one. I have to hustle for myself.”
“Oh, you needn’t make any more excuses. I suppose ten dollars is rather a large sum to lend. Can you lend me five?”
“I am sorry, but I must refuse you.”