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step and a flushed brow, he said in a con-
fused and hurried manner—

“‘ Mr. EHasy, there is a lad wanted at the
Gazette-office.”

“Well?” returned Mr. Easy in no very
cordial tone.

“Mother thought you would be kind
enough to speak to Mr. G. for me.”

“‘ Haven't you a place in a store?”

“Yes, sir. But I don’t get any wages.
And at the Gazette-office they will pay four
dollars a week.”

“But the knowledge of business to be
gained where you are will be worth a great
deal more than four dollars a week.”

“ T know that, sir. But mother is not
able to board and clothe me. I must earn
something.”

“Oh ay, that’s it. Very well, Ill see
about it for you.”

“When shall I call, sir?” asked Hiram.

“When? Oh, almost any time. Say to-
morrow or next day.”

The lad departed, and Mr. Easy’s head
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