All you will have to do is to
obey orders. The pay is ten dollars a week and board. Do you think you'd
like it? You seem like a strong, smart young chap. Are your eyes weak? I
presume they must be or you wouldn't wear smoked glasses. Never mind,
that doesn't make any difference here."
"I think I would like it very much." Frank was wondering what to say when
the doctor would ask his name. He was glad the physician had not
recognized him. But he was somewhat in the shadow, and Dr. Hardman
appeared to be thinking of almost anything or any one than the boy before
him. Besides, Frank's hair had been cut short recently and that altered
his looks somewhat.
"Very well, I think I'll give you a trial. We need someone right away.
Can you begin work at once?" Dr. Hardman asked.
"Yes," replied Frank, much delighted that his plan was working so well.
"Very good. You can tell me something about yourself to-morrow, and
furnish references I suppose. I see you have brought your valise with
you. Your supply of clothing, I suppose?"
"Yes, I can stay here to-night."
"That's good. I'll not need to see much of you, as I am very busy.
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