“I shall be quite satisfied to take my place in the factory.”
“Come in, then, and see your future scene of employment.”
They entered a large room, occupying nearly an entire floor of the building. Part of the space was filled by machinery. The number employed Carl estimated roughly at twenty-five.
Quite near the door was a boy, who bore some personal resemblance to the bookkeeper. Carl concluded that it must be Leonard Craig. The boy looked round as Mr. Jennings entered, and eyed Carl sharply.
“How are you getting on, Leonard?” Mr. Jennings asked.
“Pretty well, sir; but the machinery makes my head ache.”
“Your uncle tells me that your employment does not agree with you.”
“No, sir; I don’t think it does.”
“He would like to have you in the office with him. Would you like it, also?”
“Yes, sir,” answered Leonard, eagerly.