“Well,” said Joshua, hesitatingly, “that depends on whether I can get a place. I am looking for something to do.”
“Indeed! I thought you already in business.”
“Did you?”
“Yes, you have a business air about you.”
Joshua was quite pleased at the compliment.
“I have been in my father’s store some.”
“To be sure. I knew you must have some experience. Well, a young man of your appearance ought to find a situation very quick.”
“I’ve been looking around for two or three days, but I can’t find anything yet.”
“That’s because you are a stranger. Did you ever think of going into business for yourself?”
“That takes a good deal of money, don’t it?”