And Mr.Easy is well acquainted with the publisher, and could get me the place, I am sure." "Then go and see him at once, Hiram.

If you can secure it, all will be well; if not, your little brothers and sisters will have to be separated, perhaps sent into an orphan asylum." Mrs.Mayberry covered her face with her hands, and sobbed bitterly for some moments.
Hiram eat his frugal meal quickly, and returned to the store, where he had to remain until his employer went home and dined.

On his return, he asked liberty to be absent for half an hour, which was granted.

He then went direct to the counting-house of Mr.Easy, and disturbed him, as has been seen.

Approaching with a timid step, and a flushed brow, he said in a confused and hurried manner-- "Mr.Easy, there is a lad wanted at the Gazette Office." "Well ?" returned Mr.Easy, in no very cordial tone.
"Mother thought you would be kind enough to speak to Mr.G--for me." "Haven't you a place in a store ?" "Yes, sir.