"Is Mr. Japson in the offices now?"
"No."
"Are you sure of that? He was coming down."
"I know it. But he just telephoned to Mr. Pelter that he couldn't come—something important."
"How long ago was this?"
"Oh, just a couple of minutes ago."
"Is Mr. Pelter there yet?"
"No, he went out as soon as he got the message. Nobody there but a clerk."
"When will Mr. Pelter be back?"
"I dunno—maybe not till late—or maybe not till to-morrow," answered the office boy, and hurried away.