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It would convey the idea that you would seek to do your business from the best and highest motives . But what did Mr. Compton say ? '' `` He only said he thought the handwriting was good . Then he told me that he would take me as his clerk , and should expect me to be at my post next Monday morning , at nine o'clock . ` And now , ' he said , ` we must fix upon a salary ; and as your uncle has told me that you are anxious to maintain yourself , I will give you a weekly sum sufficient for that purpose ; and if you give me satisfaction , I will raise it yearly . ' And what do you think he offered me , mother ? '' `` I really do not know ; perhaps , as you are young , and have never been in a situation before , he said five shillings a week , although I did not think you would get any salary at all for the first six months . ''