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Do and Dare — a Brave Boy's Fight for Fortune by Horatio Alger
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"You get paid rather better, I presume."

"Of course, ma'am, as I am the proprietor."

"I couldn't think of working for any such sum," said Herbert,
decidedly.

Mr. Graham looked disturbed, for he had reasons for desiring to
secure Herbert, who was familiar with the routine of post-office
work.

"Well," he said, "I might be able to offer you a leetle more, as you
know how to tend the post office. That's worth somethin'! I'll give
you--lemme see--twenty-five cents more; that is, a dollar and
seventy-five cents a week."

Herbert and his mother exchanged glances. They hardly knew whether
to feel more amused or disgusted at their visitor's meanness.

"Mr. Graham," said Herbert, "if you wish to secure my services, you
will have to pay me three dollars a week."

The storekeeper held up both hands in dismay.

"Three dollars a week for a boy!" he exclaimed.

"Yes, sir; I will come for a short time for that sum, till you get
used to the management of the post office, but I shall feel
justified in leaving you when I can do better."

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