I used to be able to keep two assistants, but now I only keep one; and I would have a job to pay him but that he is willing to come for half wages so as to learn the business."
Antes podía permitirme tener dos empleados, pero ahora sólo tengo uno; y tendría dificultades para pagarle si no fuera porque está dispuesto a trabajar por media paga, mientras aprende el oficio.