The next day Mark found a letter in the post-office directed to Anthony Taylor. According to custom it appeared in a written list containing the letters of those who had no boxes.
Mark called for it.
"Who is Anthony Taylor?" asked Tom Wyman, who happened to be attending the office for his father.
"Old Anthony," as the boys call him.
"I wonder if there's money in it!" said Tom, holding up the letter, and trying to peep inside.
"That's none of our business," answered Mark.
"Oh, you're mighty virtuous!" sneered Tom. "If there is any money, I'll bet you'll get a share of it."
"I get no money except my wages."
"How much does he pay you?"
"I would rather not tell," returned Mark, with a smile. "You might try to get my place away."