"Just so. I see you and I will get along first-rate."
As the morning advanced Gerald found himself quite busy. It was awkward at first to weigh butter and sugar and other articles that were called for, but he was quick, and soon "got the hang" of his new duties.
Early in the afternoon he was introduced to the books of the concern, and found them in a mixed-up state, as neither Mr. Tubbs nor his chief salesman knew anything about book-keeping. He suggested to the grocer to buy a new set of books, which he agreed to do.
About supper time his friend John Holman came into the store, and Gerald weighed out for him two pounds of sugar.
"It seems odd to see you behind the counter, Gerald," he said.
"It seems so to me."
"How do you like it?"
"I don't like it very well, but I have hardly been here long enough to judge."
"It's a shame that you should fill such a position with all your book learning."
Gerald smiled.