I shouldn't mind at all." "Who's payin' you that nine dollars a week ?" "My work!" Bibbs answered.

"And I've done so well on that clipping-machine I believe I could work up to fifteen or even twenty a week at another job.

I could be a fair plumber in a few months, I'm sure.

I'd rather have a trade than be in business--I should, infinitely!" "You better set about learnin' one pretty dam' quick!" But Sheridan struggled with his temper and again was partially successful in controlling it.

"You better learn a trade over Sunday, because you're either goin' down with me to my office Monday morning--or--you can go to plumbing!" "All right," said Bibbs, gently.