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Excerpt: ... serve as a sailor, but as a sort of a cabin-boy; and not exactly that, either. I am the owner of the boat, and want a clerk--a boy who can write letters, keep my accounts, and make himself generally useful. I like your looks, and you impress me as a boy of education." "I think I could do all you ask; but where does your vessel sail?" "Oh, she aint a foreign ship, only a small schooner, engaged in the coasting-trade down along the Jersey shore, sometimes going as far as the capes, and occasionally making a trip up the Hudson. As navigation has closed on the river, we shant go up there before Spring." "I think I would like the job," said Jim, who felt as if the vision shown by Aladdins lamp was opening before him. "What pay will you give if I suit you?" "I am willing to pay well for the boy. It will be twenty dollars a week and found"--- "What " exclaimed the astounded Jim, "did you say twenty dollars a week?" "Thats just what I said. Im one of those who are willing to pay well for what they want." "Ill take the situation; when do you want me to go?" "As soon as possible--what do you say for to-morrow?" "That will suit, as I have nothing in the world to do; I only want to run down to the hotel and tell Tom." "Whos Tom?" "Hes the boy that came with me from home; hell be mightily pleased when he hears the news." "Suppose you walk down with me, and take a look at the boat; it isnt far off." As Jim could see no reason for refusing, and as he hadnt the slightest thought of wrong, he replied that he would be glad to accept the invitation; and the two started off toward the wharves. The well-dressed gentleman, who gave his name as Mr. Hornblower, kept up a running chat of the most interesting nature to Jim, who was sure he was one of the finest persons he ever met. The walk was considerably longer than Jim expected, and the man acted as if he had lost his way. He finally recovered himself, and, pausing where a number of all kinds of boats were...
| ISBN-13 | 9781153593045 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1153593041 |
| Weight | 0.34 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.23 In |
| List Price | $19.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 96 pages |
| Publisher | |
| Published On | 2010-03-01 |
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