The $500 Check — page 36: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

A VISIT TO THE FACTORY. 23 ‘*I am afraid he is too sharp to suit me,”’ thought Uncle Jacob. ‘‘It seems to me the boy’s mind runs upon money, and his own interests.”’ The shoe factory was a large building of two stories, and within it was a hive of industry. As the squire led the way he explained the various workings to the old man, who was really curious and interested. It was on a larger scale than was common at the time he left for California, and the use of machinery had to a greater extent supplemented and superseded the work of the hands. Finally they came to a room where several boys were pegging shoes, for this work was still done in the old-fashioned way. Uncle Jacob’s eyes lighted up when in one of them he recognized Bert Barton. He hurried forward, and put his hand on Bert’s shoulder. **So this is your business,’’ he said. ‘* Yes,’’ answered Bert, with a smile. **Do you find it hard work?”’ “Oh,no! That is, Iam used toit. It used to tire me at first.”’ Gomichoo <S (E(@) m