Two things helped him. He had an agreeable, well-modulated voice and a very pleasant face, which seemed to attract customers. He soon found himself full of business, and bustled about like an experienced salesman.
From time to time the superintendent passed Scott's counter and glanced approvingly at the young salesman, who seemed so busy.
Meeting Mr. Little about noon, he said: "That boy is going to make a good salesman."
"Is he?"
"Yes; I have watched him carefully, and I can judge. He is a relation of yours, you say, Mr. Little."
"Yes; his mother was my cousin."
"Indeed! Is he an American?"
"No, he is an English boy."
"And you say he has never been in a store before?"