"Then, by Jove, you can write. Why, it's worthy of a man of twice your age!"
"Thank you, professor," said Harry, gratified.
"Where did you learn to write?"
Harry gave his old employer some account of his literary experiences, mentioning his connection with the two Boston weekly papers.
"You ought to be an editor," said the professor. "If you can do as much at nineteen, you have a bright future before you."
"That depends a little on circumstances. If I only could buy this paper, I would try to win reputation as well as money."
"What is your difficulty?"
"The want of money."
"How much do you need?"
"Eight hundred dollars."