That which followed saw him promoted another step, so that when the fourth year opened it saw him in a situation where the salary of but a single employee exceeded his; that was the bookkeeper.
He had every reason to expect that place when the vacancy should occur.
Mr.Warmore had given so many evidences of his regard that it was conceded by all that he was his favorite clerk.

He had never violated his principles of honesty, truthfulness, and consideration for every one with whom he came in contact.

A young man who lives up to that rule of conduct is as sure to succeed, if his life is spared, as the sun is to rise.
The bookkeeper was an elderly gentleman, so well-to-do that, at the beginning of the fifth year, he resigned and gave up all active work.

His son was engaged in successful business in New York, and urged his father to join him, where he would be a partner.

So he left.