“Really, Ben, you are getting to be a prominent character,” said Adelbert, laughing.
“It seems so,” answered Ben.
Both boys walked to the Globe office not far away, and Ben was asked several questions, which he answered promptly.
“Thank you,” said the young man. “Now, if you have no objection, I will take you out and have your picture taken.”
“What for?” asked Ben, puzzled.
“To reproduce in our evening edition.”
“You mean to put my picture in the paper?” asked Ben, almost frightened.
“Yes; the young people will like to see it.”
“Oh, have it taken, Ben,” said Adelbert, “I will take one home to Natick, and won’t the folks be surprised!”
So Ben submitted. He felt that it was quite the most wonderful day in his life.