That was my first sale,
and it encouraged me."
"I didn't think you'd sell more than six in the whole afternoon."
"Nor did I, when I started; but I determined to do my best. I don't
expect to do as well every day."
"No, of course not. I've been in the business more than a year; and I
know what it is. Some days are very dull."
"I've got the money for you. The fifteen ties came to three dollars and
seventy-five cents. I keep one-fourth of this as my commission. That
leaves two dollars and eighty-two cents."
"Quite correct. However, you needn't give me the money. You may need to
change a bill, or else lose a sale. It will do if you settle with me at
the end of the week."
"I see you have confidence in me, George. Suppose I should take a fancy
to run away with the money?"
"I am not afraid."
"If I do, I will give you warning a week beforehand."
After a little more conversation, Paul withdrew, thinking he might worry
the sick man. He offered to come up the next evening, but George Barry
said, "It would be too much to expect you to come up every evening. I
shall be satisfied if you come up every other evening."
"Very well," said Paul. "Then you may expect me Saturday. I hope I shall
have some good sales to report, and that I shall find you better."
Paul descended to the street, and walked slowly homeward. He couldn't
help wishing that the stand was his own, and the entire profits his.
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