CHAPTER XLIV.
CONCLUSION.
Mr. Emanuel Manson was considerably surprised to see Paul walk into the office the morning after his arrival. He was not aware that our hero was still in Mr. Bradford's employ. Though it had been at first suggested that Mrs. Palmer should come weekly to receive a part of Paul's salary, Mr. Bradford afterward decided to give his young agent a hundred dollars in advance, which was placed in his mother's hands, and obviated the necessity of her calling. Seeing and hearing nothing of Paul, therefore, Mr. Manson naturally concluded that he had been discharged, and was seeking for employment elsewhere.
"Good-morning, Mr. Manson!" said Paul, politely.
"What, you here again?" exclaimed Manson, by no means pleased.
"Yes, I am here again."
"It was hardly worth your while to come," said the book-keeper, with a sneer. "We have no vacancy."
Paul smiled, for he saw what was meant.