"It doesn't help any that his first name's Rufus. Who's Rufus Twice, anyhow?"
"Well, since yesterday afternoon he happens to be your boss. He's the new managing editor of the Bulletin, only they don't call him that. He's got a title. They call him Supervising Editor."
"He didn't lose any time cabling, did he?"
"No, everybody around here got one."
"Were they all congratulations?"
"All that I've seen, but most of them are much briefer than yours."
"How about this message I'm to give Wilson, is that really necessary?"
"Oh, I guess not. But the president ought to feel flattered that Rufus Twice is behind him and not about three feet out in front pulling him along. On the level, don't you remember Rufus Twice on the Bulletin?"
"No, I don't. I've been away for years and years now. I don't remember anybody."
"Big black-haired fellow. Snappy dresser. Always made a point of coming in late and just barely catching the first edition."