"I may find a place for you in my store, but I warn you that you can't expect much pay to begin with."
"I don't expect much pay, sir. If I can earn enough to support myself it will satisfy me."
"Eh, but that would require high pay. It costs a good deal to support a boy in New York."
This rather alarmed Scott, for he felt that he must manage somehow to support himself on what he earned.
"We generally pay a beginner only three dollars a week," proceeded Mr. Little.
"Three dollars a week!"
Why, Scott was paying two dollars a day for board and lodging at the hotel.
He looked at Mr. Little in dismay.
"I shouldn't think I could support myself on three dollars a week," he said.