“That is very good.”
“Yes, sir; but it won't last long.”
“I believe you told me that the stand belonged to some one else.”
“Yes, sir; I am only tending it in his sickness; but he is getting better, and when he gets about again, I shall be thrown out of business.”
“But you don't look like one who would remain idle long.”
“No, sir; I shall be certain to find something to do, if it is only blacking boots.”
“Have you ever been in that business?”
“I've tried about everything,” said Paul, laughing.
“I suppose you wouldn't enjoy boot-blacking much?”
“No, sir; but I would rather do that than be earning nothing.”