Five Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret. Alger Horatio Jr.

that's different. Well, I'm sorry for you, but I have no vacancy."

      "If Herman should change his mind again, will you think of me?"

      "Yes, I will. I think you are a good boy, and you look strong for your size."

      Bert felt a little encouraged by this promise, though it was very doubtful if it would ever amount to anything.

      Day after day passed, and no employment offered. But one morning a bright idea came to Bert. Blueberries were just coming into the market, and he knew of a large pasture a little over a mile away.