"I feel more independent than I did yesterday. I have one favor to ask."
"I have already told you that I cannot give you a recommendation."
"I don't care for one. If you can conveniently spare me I should like to retire from your service to-day."
"Let him go, pa."
But Mr. Lorimer did not agree with Julian.
"I prefer that you should remain here till your week expires. If there is any failure to get the situation you expect, I will continue you in my service at six dollars a week."
"Thank you, sir, but I don't think there is any doubt about my situation. If you have nothing further to say to me I will return to my work."
When Benton had retired Mr. Lorimer turned to Julian angrily.
"There," he said, "I have lost one of my best salesmen, whom I was getting dirt cheap, on account of your misconduct."