"At least that," was replied.
"How often do you take a holiday to yourself?"
"Not often. I do it very rarely."
"Not oftener than once a month?"
"No."
"As often?"
"Yes, I suppose I take a day for recreation about once in a month, and that is little enough, dear knows."
"You spend a trifle at such times, of course?"
"Never more than half a dollar. I always limit myself to that, for I cannot forget that I am a poor journeyman mechanic."
"Does your wife take a holiday, too?" asked the friend, with something significant in his look and tone.