"Yes."
"How's that?" Thought Massanet was as steady as clockwork.
Richard told him why Frank was absent.
"Oh, that's all right," said Norris.
"What brought you up?" asked Richard.
"I came up to see if Martin's order from Pittsburgh was filled yet.
It's got to go first thing in the morning."
"There it is; been done half an hour ago," replied Richard.
He did not think it necessary to add that Mr. Williams had filled it.
"All right; send it down at once," replied Norris. "Rather tough, making you do all the work," he added. "I'd strike for higher pay."
"I am very well satisfied with the way I am treated," returned Richard.