“It doesn’t matter. I will recommend you myself.”
“You might be deceived in me,” said Carl, smiling.
“I’ll take the risk of that. I know a reliable boy when I see him.”
“Thank you. What is the name of your firm?”
“F. Brandes & Co., commission merchants, Pearl Street. My own name is Chauncy Hubbard, at your service.”
“I am Carl Crawford.”
“That’s a good name. I predict that we shall be great chums, if I manage to get you a place in our establishment.”
“Is Mr. Brandes a good man to work for?”
“Yes, he is easy and good-natured. He is liberal to his clerks. What salary do you think I get?”
“I couldn’t guess.”