"I am afraid it can't be helped then. I am too old to start in to make a fortune; but you are young. You may be a rich man in time."
"It doesn't look much like it now."
"Most of the rich men in New York and other American cities were once poor boys."
"I don't think my chances will be very good while I work for Mr. Little. I hope you will remain in New York."
"That will depend on circumstances. As Ezra Little said, a man of my age doesn't stand a good chance to get a position."
"I think you said you kept books in the West?"
"Yes, a part of the time."
"Shall you try to get a bookkeeper's place here?"
"I have not decided. I think I must call at Ezra's store to-morrow. I have some curiosity to see it."