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`` He is a good boy , but Mr. Flint became prejudiced against him . Did he say anything about him when he engaged you ? '' `` I believe he said that he was not satisfactory , but as I did not know him I did not notice . '' Another customer came in , and at nine o'clock Mr. Flint entered . `` I see you are on hand , '' he said , pleasantly , to Andy . `` Yes , sir . '' `` When did you come to the city ? ''