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I'm to get six here, and I can't afford any more. When my salary is raised I'll be willing to go a little more, but not much, because I want to send home all the money I can." Frank Massanet was silent for a moment. Richard's way pleased him, and he felt drawn towards the new-comer. "My mother has been thinking of taking a boarder," he said slowly. "We have a spare hall bedroom.
There is no necessity for your going with me now. You can return to the store; but remember, not a word of this, even to Massanet." "I'll remember, sir." When Richard returned to the stock-room, his friend, of course, wanted to know what was up, but the boy only replied that it was all right, and that Mr. Mann had requested him to keep silent.
Indeed it was Mattie who made the Massanet flat a real home for him. Presently there were footsteps on the stairs, and in a moment Mrs. Massanet and her son entered. They had been shopping over in the French district, and carried several bundles. It was now drawing towards ten o'clock, and only a few words were spoken before the good-nights were said.
Mann has cast a slur on my character, and I'm going to remove that, no matter what happens afterwards." Richard washed his hands and put on his coat in silence. Frank Massanet sat on the edge of a packing case and watched the boy thoughtfully. "I wonder if Earle Norris has been discharged?" he remarked. "If any one was to go he should have been the person." "I don't know," replied Richard.
Mann, addressing the clerk in charge, a pleasant-looking fellow apparently not many years older than Richard. He came forward and gave the boy a kindly look of welcome. "We need help here," he said. "There is plenty to do." "His name is Dare Richard Dare," continued Mr. Mann. "I do not know him, but a friend recommended him." "We'll soon see what he can do," replied Frank Massanet, with a smile.
I remember just how bad I felt when I first came to New York to look for work. But I'm over it now, thank goodness!" And truth to tell in the past few weeks Richard had lost much of his former shyness. Frank Massanet was silent for a moment. "I guess I will," he said finally. "I'll start out and have the thing over at once. Which way do you intend to go up or down?"
"I suppose the neighborhood in which he lives isn't a very nice one to visit at night." "I'll ask him if we can come." There was something about Mattie Massanet that Richard liked very much. She was gentle as well as lively, and sympathetic as well as full of fun. She reminded him strongly of his sister Nancy in one way, and his sister Grace in another.
To be sure, the total amount had not been large only a few dollars but in the country this went a long way, and for it, as well as for the fact that it showed the son and brother's willingness to help, those at home were extremely grateful. It was dinner-time when Richard had finished writing out the advertisement. Mrs. Massanet had prepared only a lunch, reserving a regular meal for the evening.
"Not less than a thousand dollars perhaps twice that." "Phew! It's worth workin' for." "Yes, indeed!" put in Mrs. Linyard. "I hope you get it, Mr. Dare; you deserve it." When Richard returned to his boarding-place he met Frank Massanet at the door. He could see by his friend's face that he had not met with success. "I tried twenty-six places," reported Frank. "Every one had all the help needed.
"I'd like to go in with you," said Richard. "I think we would get along first-rate together." "I know we would," cried Frank, enthusiastically. "Can't you raise the money?" "I don't think I can. I'll think of it though." The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.
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