"Oh, yes, they will."
"Impossible."
"Not at all, old man. They will get the work out in a hurry, as I shall pay them to do it."
"But I never heard of such a thing."
"Possibly not. You are in Boston now. In Virginia they require more time to accomplish anything. Down in this part of the country things move."
Diamond could hardly believe that he could obtain a suit to order in such a short time.
They came to Scollay Square, into which trolley cars were pouring from various sections, and soon they reached the store of the Jew tailors. It was a large store, and at least a dozen customers were looking over samples, striking bargains or being measured. However, the boys were not forced to wait, for one of the proprietors came forward, greeted Frank by name, and said:
"Your order will be ready for you on time, Mr. Merriwell."
"We sail at nine o'clock to-morrow morning," said Frank. "Here is a friend of mine who will require a suit like the others."