"It's there yet. They couldn't return it to sender because he didn't leave no address."
"You're sure he hasn't been after it himself?"
"Not up to the time I left. Us boys watches for that guy."
"Thought you said you couldn't remember him."
"Well, I didn't know which side was on the square then," said Tommy unabashed.
"Good! I'm sure he will come after it, and I want you to go back to the office and watch for him. When he does come in, see if you're clever enough to trail him back to his home or his office, or wherever it is he goes, see?"
"How can I sneak out without orders from the desk?" objected Tommy. "And supposin' I'm out on another call when he comes in?"
"You can leave that to me," said Jack. "From now on you're working for me, and you won't take any other calls, see? I'll have an order sent through from the head office to your branch. But mind you, not a word to any of the other kids!"
"That's all right, boss," said the diminutive sleuth with dignity. "I know a thing or two about this biz. I can easy stall off those pore fish down there."
"Here's something on account," said Jack offering him a dollar bill. "As to your final payment I'll just say this: if you and I pull this off together, I'll offer you a permanent job with Mr. Norman."