“Sure,” was the reply. “It’s better than idling about on the corners. More fun, too,” he added.
The man’s interest grew. He asked many questions, all of which the boy answered as best he could.
Miss White, one of the workers, came to the door.
“Hello, Ted,” she greeted him pleasantly. She also smiled a welcome to the man.
“This is Mr. Dean, a friend of mine,” said Ted. “Is Miss Wells in, Miss White?”
“No, she will not be in until late in the evening. Can I do anything?”
The boy explained and added that he wanted Mr. Dean to know the place. Miss White promised to show it to him, while Ted hurried back to finish the sale of his papers before going home.
To Miss White, who was very friendly and likable, Dean explained his impulse and his impressions, his desire to know more of the boy. Miss White was fully acquainted with the facts, she knew Ted quite well and also knew his family.
The man listened closely while she told the boy’s history.