"Yes, sir."
"And I've been thinkin' I could give you work on my farm."
Bert was not overjoyed at this announcement, but he felt that he ought to take into consideration any offer that might be made to him.
"Would you expect me to board at your house?" he asked.
"Sartin! All my boys board with me."
"How much wages would you be willing to pay?"
"Fifty cents a week and board. I calculate that would be about right."
"Fifty cents a week and board?" repeated Bert, by no means dazzled by the tempting offer.
"Yes. What do you say?"
"I shouldn't be willing to work for that."