That will come when you have worked up to it.

You will really begin at the bottom.

In the car-house your first employment will be sweeping up, washing the windows, keeping things clean.

And after you have shown yourself satisfactory at that, then you may become a helper to the car-house electricians." I didn't see how sweeping and scrubbing a building was any preparation for the trade of electrician; but I did know that in the books all the boys started with the most menial tasks and by making good ultimately won to the ownership of the whole concern.
"When shall I come to work ?" I asked, eager to launch on this dazzling career.
"But," said the superintendent, "as you and I have already agreed, you must begin at the bottom.

Not immediately can you in any capacity enter the car-house.