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`` I 'd strike for higher pay . '' `` I am very well satisfied with the way I am treated , '' returned Richard . Norris disappeared , and a moment later Richard sent the crate containing the goods down on the elevator to be packed up below . After that he worked steadily until six o'clock , at which time he had the satisfaction of knowing that every order sent up had been promptly and correctly filled . Richard found Frank and his mother already at home when he reached there in the evening . The funeral of Mrs. Massanet 's sister had been a quiet , but sad affair , and Richard saw that no one was in humor for much talking , and all retired early . Frank was not a little astonished in the morning to find that Richard had done all the work so well , and also that Mr. Williams had helped .