I'm going to quit." "If you quit now, you quit for good! Don't know why I've kept you, anyway!" "I know," said Drummond, who resolved to be firm.

If his employer really meant to get rid of him, he risked nothing, but if not, he might win some advantage.

"You couldn't get another clerk to take my job for the wages you pay." "Well," said the other grimly, "I'm willing to try.

It's a sure thing I couldn't get a man who'd muss up the store like you.

Come to me for your money and light out when you like." He went out, banging the door, and Drummond sat down, rather limply, on a dry-goods bale.