CHAPTER XXII. THE POOR INVENTOR.
Had Scott spent all his salary he could not have been charged with extravagance, for ten dollars a week in a large city melts away, but he made it a matter of principle to save two dollars weekly. So at the end of a year he had one hundred dollars, and was fairly well clothed.
It was on the last day of the year that he received a summons to the office.
He answered it with some little trepidation, for it was possible that the firm had decided to dispense with his services.
"Take a seat, Scott," said Mr. Tower, pleasantly, when he entered the office. "I believe you have been with us for a year."
"Yes, sir."
"We are quite satisfied with you. You have shown ability as a salesman, and have taken an intelligent interest in the business. For this reason we are disposed to promote you."
"Thank you, sir," said Scott, much gratified.
"Though you are unusually young, we are disposed to try you on the road. How would you like that?"
"I should like nothing better."