"I appreciate your offer, even if I do not accept it.

But I have made up mind to learn the printing business." "You are to enter the office of the 'Centreville Gazette,' I believe." "Yes, sir." "How much pay will you get ?" "I shall receive my board the first month, and for the next six months have agreed to take two dollars a week and board." "That won't pay your expenses." "It must," said Harry, firmly.
"You have laid up some money while with me, haven't you!" "Yes, sir; I have fifty dollars in my pocket-book, besides having given eighty dollars at home." "That is doing well, but you won't be able to lay up anything for the next year." "Perhaps not in money, but I shall be gaining the knowledge of a good trade." "And you like that better than remaining with me, and learning my business ?" "Yes, sir." "Well, perhaps you are right.

I don't fancy being a magician myself; but I am too old to change.

I like moving round, and I make a good living for my family.

Besides I contribute to the innocent amusement of the public, and earn my money fairly." "I agree with you, sir," said Harry.