“He won't care to have you call much longer. My aunt has written to my father about him and he will invite Mr. Cameron to call.”
“I have no objection but I don't think it will make any difference as I am Mr. Cameron's private secretary.”
“Private secretary! What do you do?”
“I read to him, as his eyes are poor, and I suppose I shall write for him when he needs it.”
“What does he pay you?”
“I don't know as that concerns you particularly. Still, I don't mind telling you. He pays me five dollars a week.”
“That's a good deal more than you're worth.”
“I think so myself, especially as I only spend the afternoon with him.”
James was quite annoyed to find that the boy he disliked was prospering so well. He was about to make another unpleasant remark when Herbert suddenly exclaimed:
“He's turned the boat. Doesn't he row beautifully?”