"Very well, Tony, I'll give you three dollars a week and your board as long as we suit each other."
"I've got into business sooner than I expected," thought Tony.
The hostler set him to work in the barn, and though he was new to the work, he quickly understood what was wanted, and did it.
"You work twice as fast as Sam," said the hostler, approvingly.
"Won't Sam be mad when he finds I have taken his place?" asked Tony.
"Probably he will, but it's his own fault."
"Not if he's sick."
"He's no more sick than I am. He only wants to get a day or two off."
"Well, I'm glad he left a vacancy for me," said Tony.