Mike Caldert, the new secretary, rose awkwardly to his feet, and, in a halting voice, read the minutes that, it was evident to many, had not been penned by him. He stumbled over the unfamiliar words, mispronouncing, running sentences together, completely ignoring all punctuation marks.
Rush and Jarvis were deeply interested in the reading of these minutes, especially the part that dealt with the deposing of Rush from office and putting another man in his place. This part the chairman read after having taken the book from the hands of the secretary in order to give the reading more emphasis.
During the reading Steve's face was pale but calm, while Bob sat opening and closing his fingers nervously.
"Now look out for happenings," whispered Steve, smiling grimly.
CHAPTER XVI
THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB
"IT'S an outrage!" exclaimed Jarvis in a loud tone, causing those about him to look sharply in his direction.
Steve gripped his companion's arm.