"How long do you remain in the city? What are your plans?"
"We think of leaving to-morrow. We wish to see friends from whom we have long been parted."
"My uncle wishes me to offer you a position in my establishment, Mr. Vane. If that will meet your views, I shall be happy to receive you."
"I should like nothing better, sir," replied Harry, his eyes sparkling.
"Will fifteen dollars a week satisfy you to begin with?"
"But, sir, I can't hope to earn as much as that."
"Well perhaps not, just at first," said the merchant, smiling; "but if your looks don't belie you, it will not be long before your services will be worth that sum. At any rate I am ready to pay it."
"Thank you, sir," said Harry gratefully. "When would you wish me to commence?"
"When you please. You had better take a vacation of a month to visit your friends. Then come to the city, and enter my employment."
Harry renewed his thanks, and Mr. Woolson turned to Jack.