“How are you getting on, Gilbert?” he inquired.
“Very well, thank you, sir.”
“Do you think you shall like this place?”
“Yes, sir, I think so.”
“And you don’t regret leaving school?”
“Yes, sir, I do; but that can’t be helped, and I don’t trouble myself with thinking of it.”
“You are right there; are you ready to go up town?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Come along with me, then.”
When they were in the street, Mr. Briggs said, “I will tell you in a few words what I mean to do for you, so that you can have a fair understanding about money matters. I shall pay your board, and out of your wages you will be able to buy your clothes and provide for your other expenses.”