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It would certainly injure the library if he suspended business at meal-times . He could easily have his choice of a hundred boys if he chose to advertise for one , but he shrank from having a youngster in the place . It would interfere greatly with his cosiness and his experiences . He might possibly find a boy who went to school , and who would be willing to come at noon and in the evening if he were paid enough . But it would have to be a very steady and responsible boy . He would think it over before taking any steps . He thought it over for a day or two , but he did not spend his whole time in doing so .