"As far as Ohio?"
"Yes."
"In that case you could map out your own route pretty much. We haven't got the West portioned out as we have the Middle and New England States."
"In other words, we can give you a kind of roving commission, Conrad," put in Mr. Pusher.
"That would suit me, sir," said Walter.
"Still it would be best not to attempt to cover too much territory. A rolling stone gathers no moss, you know. There is one important question I must ask you to begin with. Have you got any money?"
"Yes, sir, I have fifty dollars."
"Good. Of course you will need money to get out to your field of labor, and will have to pay your expenses till you begin to earn something. Fifty dollars will answer very well."
"As I don't know very well how the business is managed," said Walter, "I must ask for instructions."
"Of course. You're a green hand. Sit down here, and I'll make it all plain to you."