“So am I. Why shouldn’t we travel together?”
“I have no objection,” said Carl, who was glad of company.
“Are you in any business?”
“No, but I hope to find a place.”
“Oh, a smart boy like you will soon find employment.”
“I hope so, I am sure. I haven’t much money left, and it is necessary I should do something.”
“Just so. I am a New York salesman, but just now I am on my vacation—taking a pedestrian tour with knapsack and staff, as you see. The beauty of it is that my salary runs on just as if I were at my post, and will nearly pay all my traveling expenses.”
“You are in luck. Besides you have a good place to go back to. There isn’t any vacancy, is there? You couldn’t take on a boy?” asked Carl, eagerly.
“Well, there might be a chance,” said the young man, slowly. “You haven’t any recommendations with you, have you?”
“No; I have never been employed.”