One of their young men is going to leave, and they will have to fill his place immediately.

The salary is twelve hundred." Claire's heart gave a quick bound.
"Shall I speak to Edgar for you ?" added the merchant.
"If you will do so, Mr.Jasper," said Edward, with a sudden earnestness of manner, "I shall be greatly indebted to you.

I find it a little difficult to get along on five hundred dollars a year." "How much family have you now ?" "Three children." "Indeed.

Oh yes, you should have a higher salary.

I know you would just suit Edgar & Co., and I think the place may be secured for you." A few moments of silence followed, and then Jasper resumed-- "But, as just said, I wish to talk with you about this ward of mine.
Your salary is so light that you, no doubt, find the income received through her quite a help to you ?" "No--no," replied Claire; "it costs for her boarding, clothes, schooling, etc., quite as much as we receive." "It does ?" Jasper manifested some surprise.
"Oh yes.