"I don't know him very well yet."
"I know him very well, for I have been here three years. There are not many who stay here so long—that is, in the store."
"Why not?"
"If you wasn't a relative, I'd tell you."
"I don't think that need prevent," said Scott, smiling.
"Well, Little has the reputation of paying very mean salaries. He is a very close-fisted man. How much does he pay you?"
"I get my board."
"How will you manage for clothes?"
"I don't know yet."