"I will ratify it," said Mr. Tower, "and the five per cent. shall be your commission."
"Thank you, Mr. Tower. You are very liberal. Two hundred and fifty dollars will make me feel rich."
"We will pay you five hundred dollars besides for your general services during the six weeks you have been absent, and your salary will be raised to forty dollars a week."
"I don't know how to thank you, Mr. Tower. It is only fair to tell you that I have an offer from another firm."
"Did they offer you more? What firm is it?"
"Ezra Little. He offered me five dollars a week and my board, in case I ever leave you."
Mr. Tower seemed much amused.
"You can accept the offer if you desire," he said.
"I prefer to stay with you, if you are willing," said Scott.