[The Store Boy by Horatio Alger, Jr.]@TWC D-Link book
The Store Boy

CHAPTER XX
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I have obtained for him a position out of the house.

One question remains to be considered: How much wages do you expect ?" "I would prefer to leave that to you, Mrs.Hamilton.

I cannot expect high pay." "Will ten dollars a week be adequate ?" "I can't earn as much money as that," said Ben, in surprise.
"Perhaps not, and yet I am not sure.

If you suit me, it will be worth my while to pay you as much." "But Conrad will only receive four dollars a week.

Won't he be angry ?" "Conrad is not called upon to support his mother, as I understand you are." "You are very kind to think of that, Mrs.Hamilton." "I want to be kind to you, Ben," said his patroness with a pleasant smile.
"When shall I commence my duties ?" "Now.


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