“Thank you, Mr. Drew, I'll be glad to get rid of Jack Sagger,” said Frank Randolph.
“What's your name?” he went on to our hero.
“Joe Bodley.”
“Mine is Frank Randolph. I guess we'll get along all right.”
“I hope so, Frank,” said Joe, and shook hands.
There was a little more talk and then Joe left, to get his dress suit case and a few other things which belonged to him. By one o'clock he was back to the Grandon House, and just in time to see Andrew Mallison going away.
“I am much obliged, Mr. Mallison, for what you have done,” said our hero, warmly.
“You're welcome, Joe,” answered the hotel man. “I take an interest in you and I trust you do well here.”
“I shall do my best.”
After Andrew Mallison had gone Joe was shown around the hotel and instructed in his various duties. Occasionally he was to do bell-boy duty, but usually he was to be an all-around helper for the office.