"You must have been very careless," said his employer, in a tone of reproof.
"I don't think I was," said Sam.
"You must have been. Did you not know that you had charge of a large amount?"
"Yes, sir."
"Then, knowing this, you should have been particularly careful."
"I'll go back and look for it, sir."
"Fortunately there is no need of this, as it was picked up and brought here by an honest boy. It was a check for twelve hundred dollars."
"Then, you've got it again?" said Sam, relieved. "Shall I go round to the bank and carry it?"
"No, I shall not again trust you to go to the bank. Indeed, I am sorry to say that I cannot retain you in my employ."
"I hope you'll keep me," said Sam, alarmed.