If it were open, I should be glad to get it." The man did not take kindly at all to his "No position to choose." He wanted some one who wasn't thinking of a choice or something better.
Especially not an old man.

He wanted some one young, active, and glad to work actively for a moderate sum.

Hurstwood did not please him at all.
He had more of an air than his employers.
"Well," he said in answer, "we'd be glad to consider your application.
We shan't decide for a few days yet.

Suppose you send us your references." "I will," said Hurstwood.
He nodded good-morning and came away.

At the corner he looked at the furniture company's address, and saw that it was in West Twenty-third Street.