When he obtained Scott's engagement he said: "Now as to the rate of compensation, Mr. Tower; how much are you willing to pay my young friend?"
"We usually pay three dollars a week. We will stretch a point and make it four in the case of young Walton."
"I want you to pay him ten dollars a week."
Mr. Tower looked amazed.
"Impossible!" he exclaimed. "You must be crazy."
"The boy is wholly dependent on what he earns."
"That may be; but I am under no obligation to support him."
"True," said Justin Wood, smiling, "but you may charge the extra six dollars to me."
"That will make a difference; but suppose our other employees find it out; then there will be dissatisfaction."
"Then let him understand that he is only paid ten dollars as a special favor to me, and that the arrangement must be kept strictly secret."