"What name?"
"Walter Gale."
"Yes, I have seen him. Are you related to Mr. Gale?"
"No."
"Are you aware that the boy you have displaced—John Crandall—is my nephew?"
"No, sir; I didn't know it. I am sorry he has lost his place."
"He is a good boy, but Mr. Flint became prejudiced against him. Did he say anything about him when he engaged you?"
"I believe he said that he was not satisfactory, but as I did not know him I did not notice."
Another customer came in, and at nine o'clock Mr. Flint entered.
"I see you are on hand," he said, pleasantly, to Andy.