He snatched it up filled with wonder, for he could hardly remember ever having received a letter before, though once a former boy friend had written him from Florida where his father had gone for his health.
And his eyes distended still more when he saw up in the corner of the envelope the printed words: "First National Bank of Riverview."
With trembling fingers Dick tore the envelope open.
CHAPTER IX
GREAT NEWS
Sitting there in the easy chair Dick read the few lines that composed the letter which his mother must have taken from the rural delivery man at the door. It was in typewriting too, and signed with the name of Harvey Gibbs.
"Richard Morrison: I understand that you are seeking a position. Will you call upon me Friday morning about half-past ten."
That was all; but it could not have given that boy more of an electric shock had it been a communication of a thousand words.
What did it mean?