"Humph!" Mr. Joyce rubbed his chin. "Is Mr. Mann about?"
"Yes, sir; just gone up to the stock-room."
"Tell him I'd like to see him for a few minutes."
"Yes, sir. Mr. Joyce, I believe."
"That's the name."
"I'll send word at once. Won't you sit down?"
"Thanks."
Mr. Joyce sank into an office chair.
Going to a speaking tube behind one of the broad counters, the salesman sent his message up to one of the floors above.
"Mr. Mann will be down directly," he said, after a moment.