"Good boy!" said Ralston. "How did you fix it?"
"Why, I spoke to Ellen and she managed it for me. Of course, if it was for you anything would go with her. Isn't she a stunner?"
"You spoke to Ellen, did you? Well, you have a confidence born of your newly acquired elevation. I saw her at Miss Evarts's this afternoon. She didn't mention you, however."
"Do you know a fellow named Steadman?" continued Scott. "Good-looking chap, but a 'weak sister,' I think."
"Yes, I know him. Why?"
"Oh, nothing. He's around with her a good deal."
"Well?"
"Well, I hate to see a girl like that throw herself away, that's all," burst out the secretary with energy.
"Why, Steadman used to be a decent fellow enough," said Ralston, thinking rapidly. "Anything the matter with him that you know of?"
"He bats an awful lot."