"I have, and he is home on a vacation from Exeter Academy. If you have no engagement on Thursday evening call and I will introduce you."
"I shall be delighted to do so Miss——"
"Maud," suggested the young lady smiling.
"Miss Maud. Thank you for the invitation. I will come."
CHAPTER X.
AN IMPORTANT COMMISSION.
"No. 79!" called the superintendent.
Mark Mason came forward to receive his commission. He had been sitting on a bench with several other telegraph boys, awaiting a call.
"Do you know Henry Swan, jeweler?" asked the superintendent, referring to a paper in his hand.