"Did he mention the price?"
"A thousand dollars. Here is the bill."
"I shall not dispute the price, for I have perfect confidence in Mr. Swan. But—isn't it strange that he should have selected so young a messenger?" she continued, regarding Mark with curiosity.
"I agree with you," said Mark, smiling, "but I feel confidence in Mr. Swan's judgment and did not object to come."
"You might have been robbed, if any evil-minded person had known what you carried."
"That is true, but they would not be likely to think a boy would be intrusted with an article of great value."
"That is certainly an important consideration. How long have you been in Mr. Swan's employ?"
"About a week."
"And he trusted you like this?" said the lady in astonishment.
"I am really a telegraph boy. Mr. Swan had known me in that character."