Dick Ferris colored slightly.
"Hardwick said there was something new on," he explained, lamely.
"Yes, but he didn't tell yer wot it was."
Ferris arose, thinking that further attempts at pumping would be useless.
"Say, don't be in no hurry," went on Macklin. "Sit down an' git warmed up."
"I ain't cold."
Ferris started for the door, but the man pulled him back.
"How did yer make out wid Hardwick on dat last deal?" he asked.
"All right," responded the tall boy, hurriedly.
"Wot do you call all right?"