"Is that so? Can you tell me who it was that was nearly killed by a crazy crank yesterday?"
"I was the one."
"You don't say so!" exclaimed Julian, in amazement. "Was he really so dangerous?"
"He came near killing me."
"Humph! That was rather unpleasant. Do you get good pay here?"
"Yes, very good—enough to support me."
"It isn't much of a position, though."
"If you will find me a better one I will give this up," said Rupert, smiling.
"I am expecting to go into a wholesale house soon."