How much ? Can I sing well enough ? '' and he clutched her arm excitedly , for this unexpected ray of hope dazzled him . `` Some of them will have ten dollars a week , and some more , -- the real nice ones , like Lee , the singing boy , who is a wonder , '' answered Will , in the tone of one well informed on such points . `` Ten dollars ! '' gasped Jimmy , for the immensity of the sum took his breath away . `` Could I get that ? How long ? Where do we go ? Do they really want us fellows ? Are you sure it 's all true ? '' `` It was all in the paper , and Miss Pym , the teacher who boards at our house , told Ma about it . The folks advertised for school-children , sixty of 'em , and will really pay ; and Ma said I could go and try , and all the money I get I 'm going to put in a bank and have for my own . Do n't you believe me now ? '' Miss Pym and the newspapers settled the matter in Jimmy 's mind , and made him more anxious than before about the other point . `` Do you think I would have any chance ? '' he asked , still holding Will , who seemed inclined for another dance . `` I know you would . Do n't you do splendidly at school ? And did n't they want you for a choir boy , only your mother could n't spare you ? ''
answered Will , decidedly ; for XXXXX did love music , and had a sweet little pipe of his own , as she well knew .
Jimmy Lee Ma Pym arm dollars point school-children sum week