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S. J. That is nothing;—but perhaps you could learn.

J. (eagerly). Oh, yes, I kin learn pooty quick, ef you’ll only try me.

S. J. Then about the capital. How much money have you got?

J. I hed two hundred and fifty dollars when I left hum, but I guess I’ll have to leave some to pay my board. I kin invest two hundred and twenty-five dollars.

S. J. (aside). That isn’t as much as I hoped, but I’m dead broke, and that’ll do to till I take in another flat.

J. (anxiously). Will that do?

S. J. Why, it isn’t as much as I expected; considering the large income which you will receive, it is very small.

J. I will come for less than two thousand, if you’ll only take me.

S. J. No, I will pay what I guaranteed. I suppose you have references.

J. I’ll write to our minister to send me a character.

S. J. Never mind. I have a knack at reading faces, and I can tell by yours that you are honest and industrious.

J. (gratified). Then you will take me?

S. J. Have you got the money with you?

J. Yes; shall I pay it now?