"And have improved your opportunities, judging from the common-sense way you have got things into temporary running order," commented Leslie.
The speaker took out his watch. Then, glancing through the doorway, he arose suddenly, with the words:
"Ah! there he is, now. I suppose you couldn't be here about four o'clock this afternoon?"
"Why, certainly," answered Bart promptly. "People are likely to be around making inquiries, and I have a delivery to make this afternoon, as I told you, sir."
"I intend to see your father," said Mr. Leslie, "and I want to get back to the city to-night. I may have some orders for you, so we'll call it four, sharp."
"I will be here, sir."
The superintendent stepped outside. Evidently he had made an appointment, for he was met by the freight agent of the B. & M., who knew Bart and nodded to him.
As the two men strolled slowly over to the ruins of the express shed, Bart heard Mr. Leslie remark:
"That's a smart boy in there."
"And a good one," supplemented the freight agent.