"You are rather young to represent such a large firm as Tower, Douglas & Co," said a careful Scotch merchant in Syracuse.
"I think so myself," answered Scott, good-humoredly.
"Have they any other drummers as young?"
"I don't think so. In fact, I know they have not."
"How did they come to make an exception in your case?"
"I don't know, unless it was out of kindness."
"Then you don't think it was because you were extra smart?" asked the merchant, pointedly.
"Time will show whether I am or not," said Scott, smiling.
"Well, I will ask you a few questions, and then I can judge for myself."