I will send it to Miss Pearce--the village tailoress--to fix it over for you." "Thank you, Major Norton," said Joe, in a decided tone, "but I hope you won't go to that expense, for I shall not be willing to wear it under any circumstances." "I cannot believe my ears," said Major Norton, with dignified displeasure.

"How old are you, Joseph ?" "Fifteen, sir." "It is not fitting that you, a boy of fifteen, should dictate to your employer." "I don't wish to, Major Norton, but I am not willing to wear that suit." "You are too proud.

Your pride needs taking down." "Major Norton," said Joe firmly, "I should like to tell you how I feel.

You are my employer, and I am your hired boy.

I try to do my duty by you." "You are a good boy to work, Joseph.