“Of course, I know that it is not enough for a young man of your business experience and abilities, Mr. Drummond, but if I can do better by you after a while, I will.”
Joshua knew that he was without experience, and was not sure about his abilities, but he did know that it would not do to draw upon his principal continually, and was thankful to accept the salary offered.
“How lucky I am!” he thought. “Mr. Remington seems such a perfect gentleman. I think we shall get along first-rate. If my father had only treated me that way, I never would have left home.”
“What are you going to do this evening, Mr. Drummond?” said his new friend.
“I don’t know.”
“Suppose we go round the corner, and have a game of billiards.”
“I don’t know how to play.”
“Then I’ll teach you. You’re old enough to learn and everybody plays nowadays.”
“Does it cost much to learn?” questioned Joshua.
“Not much; but of course I pay, as I invite you.”