The latter was surprised at the announcement. Since he had gone to work he had not been called for once before.
"What does he want of me?"
"I don't know," replied the boy. "He is awful mad about something, and has sent for several of the others."
"I can't understand it," said Richard to Frank, as he put on his coat.
"I don't know of anything that has gone wrong."
And considerably worried, Richard descended to the ground floor, and knocked on the door of the private office.
CHAPTER XXI.
RICHARD IN TROUBLE.
Richard found Mr. Mann alone. The gentleman was seated at his desk and greeted the boy coldly.
"You sent for me, I believe," began Richard.
"Yes," replied Mr. Mann, "I want to have a little talk with you." He gazed at Richard sharply. "How long have you lived in New York?" he asked.