"I thought likely," replied Harry, willing to be very charitable to the delinquent.
"The fact is, we have been so busy in the store I haven't had time to call on you, as I promised."
"Never mind, now. Is the place filled?"
"No."
"I am glad to hear that. Do you think there is any chance for me?"
"Well, I don't know. I will do what I can for you."
"Thank you, Edward."
"Wait here a moment till I speak with one of the partners."
The clerk left him, and was absent but a moment, when Harry was summoned to the private room of Mr. Wake. The gentleman questioned him for a few moments, and seemed to be pleased with his address and his frankness. The result of the interview was that our hero was engaged at a salary of three dollars a week, though it was objected to him that he had no parents residing in the city.
"I thought I could fix it," said Edward, complacently, as they left the counting room.