"I've had some experience in that line myself." "Oh, have you ?" said the man.

"What experience have you had ?" "Well, I've managed several liquor houses in my time.

Recently I owned a third-interest in a saloon at Warren and Hudson streets." "I see," said the man.
Hurstwood ceased, waiting for some suggestion.
"We did want a salesman," said the man.

"I don't know as it's anything you'd care to take hold of, though." "I see," said Hurstwood.

"Well, I'm in no position to choose, just at present.