"You haven't told us what was done," said Steve.
"Well, for one thing, they elected a new secretary. Didn't you know about that?"
Rush peered at the man keenly.
"See here, Abe, are you joking?"
"Naw, I ain't joking. They bounced you and elected another man in your place."
Steve could scarcely believe his own ears.
"Why did they do that?"
"I don't know. I didn't ask. But they bounced you, all right, all right."
"May I ask who my successor is?" inquired the lad, with a touch of sarcasm in his voice.
"I don't know. I didn't ask that, either."