"I am nineteen." "You were sixteen when you entered the office." "As printer's devil--yes." "You have learned the business pretty thoroughly.

You are as good a workman as I now, though I am fifteen years older." "You are too modest, Mr.Ferguson." "No, it is quite true.

You are as rapid and accurate as I am, and you ought to receive as high pay." "That will come in time.

You know I make something by writing for the papers." "That's extra work.

How much did you make in that way last year ?" "I can tell you, because I figured it up last night.