You talked so big and thought so much of yourself, he would not have you in the store at any price.

But I should think that Runn & Reed would be glad to have you if you can carry so much trade with you." "They cannot know till I have had a chance to show them what I can do." "I hope you will soon have such a chance." "There is one thing about it; when I do, Sands & Co.

will see the mistake they have made.

I think the ladies that visit their store will miss a familiar face.

They used to insist upon my waiting upon them, though it was not exactly in the line of my duty to sell goods.