But he was spared this humiliation.
Scott went into Mr. Little's store the next day and sought the proprietor.
"You can come back to work on Monday morning," said Ezra, "and you can go round to the house this evening."
"Thank you, sir; but I have got another place."
"Another place? Where?"
"With Tower, Douglas & Co."
Ezra Little was very much surprised, for the firm mentioned was in the wholesale line and stood very high.
"How did you get there?"
"Mr. Wood, the gentleman that was with me last evening, recommended me."
"Very well," said Mr. Little, curtly. "You will bear in mind that I offered you your position back. Of course, if you lose your new place I can make no promises."