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I shall have it ready in three or four days. I am expecting other work soon, also." "You can return to my son's house to eat and sleep," said Mr. Bradford to Benjamin. "I think Mr. Keimer will want you before long. He expects to have business." "What do you think of my prospects here, sir?" inquired Keimer of Mr. Bradford, supposing him to be a citizen of Philadelphia.
Turning to Bradford, Keimer said, supposing him to be a Philadelphian who wished him well in his new enterprise: "What do you think of my prospects here, sir? Do you think I shall succeed in my business?" "That will depend upon your own exertions and business talents," was Bradford's reply. "I shall do all in my power to draw the business of the town," added Keimer; "and I think I can do it."
"Sure enough, they are crossing the street; they must be coming here; I wonder what for." And Keimer ran down stairs to meet them before the last words, as above, were off his lips. He supposed, of course, that they were coming to see him.
In the meantime he went to work for Keimer. At this point it is necessary to speak of Benjamin's associates. He was not long in finding new acquaintances in Philadelphia. His industry and general good habits won the respect and confidence of all who came in contact with him.
"See that!" Benjamin said, pointing to a half-devoured loaf and pitcher of water, that he had just made a meal off. "What of that?" said Keimer, not comprehending the drift of Benjamin's remark. "Unless you can live cheaper than I can, it is no use for you to attempt to run me out of business." Both laughed, and Keimer departed.
Thoroughness in learning the printer's art, as well as in studying the use of language and composition, characterized him in Boston, as we have seen. Now he was reaping the benefits of it. He handled the composing-stick so dexterously, and answered every question so intelligently and promptly, that Keimer saw at once he was really an expert. Many boys are satisfied if they can only "pass muster."
Keimer spoke in a vein of pleasantry rather than as a fling. "Possibly, unless he should send for me to call on him. The governor of New York sent for me Governor Burnet what do you think of that?" "You are joking now, Ben; it can't be that all the governors are after you." "Well, the governor of New York was, and I went to see him."
"I am happy to make the acquaintance of a young man of your abilities," he said to him. "I regret that you did not report yourself to me long ago." Benjamin was too much astonished at the unexpected interview to be able to reply; and the Governor went on to say, that "he called to invite him to an interview at the tavern." Benjamin was more perplexed than ever, and Keimer stared with amazement.
That night he lodged at the Crooked Billet, which despite its ominous name seems to have been a comfortable inn, and the next morning, having dressed as neatly as he could, set out to find employment. Andrew Bradford had no place for him; but another printer named Keimer, who had recently set up in business, was willing to give him work. It was a queer house and a queer printer.
Keimer, and old Mr. Bradford introduced their business by saying: "Neighbour, I have brought to see you a young man of your business; perhaps you may want such a one." "That depends on his qualifications," answered Mr. Keimer. "How long have you worked at the business?" he inquired, turning to Benjamin. "Several years, sir." "Do you understand all parts of it so that you can go on with it?"
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