"Very well, Mr. Hall," said John, taking no notice of the opposition, "then I will come in to-morrow morning. What time do you open the store?"
"At six o'clock."
"Won't that be rather early for you, John?" asked his aunt.
"You are making me out to be lazy, aunt," said John.
"There isn't much business early in the morning," said Hall. "You need not come till seven."
"I would rather go early," said John. "I want to learn the business as soon as I can."
"Did you wish to speak about anything else, Mrs. Berry?" said Mr. Hall.
"No, Mr. Hall; but you need not be in haste."
"Thank you; I am feeling rather tired."