“Yet most people are willing to take their chance of that,” said the merchant.
“You are right, sir, nor can I call myself an exception. Still I should be satisfied with the certainty of constant employment.”
“I hope you have that, at least.”
“I have had until recently.”
“Then, at present, you are unemployed?”
“Yes, sir.”
“What is your business?”
“That of a cooper.”
“I must see what I can do for you. Can you call at my office to-morrow, say at twelve o'clock?”
“I shall be glad to do so, sir.”