"Not if I know myself, Rosy," answered Rufus. "That can't be done twice. But I've got to be going. I've got ever so much to do. I'll be back to dinner at six."
He hastened downstairs, and rejoined Humpy, who had been waiting for him in the street.
CHAPTER XXV.
UNPLEASANT DISCOVERIES.
Smith did not go home immediately. He intended to do so, but happened to think of an errand, and this delayed him for an hour or two.
When he entered the house, he looked around for his errand-boy, but looked in vain.
"Humpy!" he called out in a voice which could be heard all over the house.
There was no answer. Smith, who was not remarkable for patience, began to grow angry.
"Very likely the young rascal is in his room," he said to himself. "I'll stir him up."