Prior to his having been addressed, the boy who had given his name as
Bob Chester had noticed the difference between the three men as they
stood in earnest conversation on the sidewalk, and instinctively he had
been attracted by the frankness of the countryman's face. He had been
wondering why the two New Yorkers were so interested in the other man,
but the unexpectedness of his being accosted had driven all thought from
his mind, and he had given his answers as though compelled by the
searching glance the younger of the two men had directed at him.
All three watched him intently, and as he made his answer that he hoped
he was honest, the elder of the New Yorkers exclaimed:
"I think he will do, Harry."
"Well, if you say so, all right," returned the other, and then turning
to Bob, he asked:
"Would your guardian object seriously if you did not deliver your order
for about half an hour?"
"I don't know. Saturday is always a busy day at the store, and Mr.
Dardus always scolds me if I don't get right back.
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