As the shirts were of extra size, she found
herself unable to finish one in a day, as she had formerly done, but
had no difficulty in making four in a week. This, however, gave her five
dollars weekly, instead of a dollar and a half as formerly. Now, five
dollars may not seem a very large sum to some of my young readers, but
to Mrs. Hoffman it seemed excellent compensation for a week's work.
"If I could only earn as much every week," she said to Paul on Saturday
evening, "I should feel quite rich."
"Your work will last three weeks, mother, and perhaps at the end of that
time some of Mr. Preston's friends may wish to employ you."
"I hope they will."
"How much do you think I have made?" continued Paul.
"Six dollars."
"Seven dollars and a half."
"So between us we have earned over twelve dollars."
"I wish I could earn something," said little Jimmy, looking up from his
drawing.
"There's time enough for that, Jimmy. You are going to be a great artist
one of these days."
"Do you really think I shall?" asked the little boy, wistfully.
"I think there is a good chance of it. Let me see what you are drawing."
The picture upon which Jimmy was at work represented a farmer standing
upright in a cart, drawn by a sturdy, large-framed horse. The copy
bore a close resemblance to the original, even in the most difficult
portions--the face and expression, both in the man and the horse, being
carefully reproduced.
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