Do and Dare

Book Excerpt: ...ourse, 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 c...