"If that young fellow wanted a place, I'd give it to him," he thought.
Finally, one day he said to him: "How would you like to try your hand at being a floor man for me in 'change?
I need a young man here.

One of my clerks is leaving." "I'd like it," replied Cowperwood, smiling and looking intensely gratified.

"I had thought of speaking to you myself some time." "Well, if you're ready and can make the change, the place is open.

Come any time you like." "I'll have to give a reasonable notice at the other place," Cowperwood said, quietly.

"Would you mind waiting a week or two ?" "Not at all.