Chapter 22
Though Simon Rich had succeeded in reinstating his nephew in the store in place of Andy, he was not altogether happy. John Crandall was naturally lazy and inefficient, and his temporary discharge did not seem to have improved him. When sent out on errands he loitered, and had more than once put his uncle to considerable inconvenience. He obliged to admit to himself that Andy had been more satisfactory. In the midst of this experience John preferred a request to have his salary raised a dollar a week. "You know very well that I have no authority to raise your wages," said his uncle, sharply. "Why not, Uncle Simon? You have taken me back on your own authority." "And I begin to think that I have made a great mistake." "Perhaps you'd like to have the country boy back again?" "I am not s
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