"He don't look like a man likely to employ a private secretary," said Dan shrewdly.
"I don't know what sort of men do have secretaries," Dean said in a perplexed tone.
"Oh, governors, members of Congress, and sometimes authors. I don't suppose he's either of those three."
"I think not," answered Dean smiling.
"Well, he has a right to have one, at any rate. Do you like him?"
"I can't say I do, though I have nothing to complain of. He seems to be liberal."
"How much does he pay you, if you don't mind telling me?"
"Twenty-five dollars a month."
"And your expenses besides?"