Two days after Scott started on his mission, Loammi entered the store on a visit instigated by curiosity. It was partly also at the suggestion of his father, who thought through Scott's influence he might redeem his error and obtain an interest in the invention, which he believed would be very profitable.
Entering the store, Loammi looked about him, and finally spoke to a young man near the door.
"Is a boy named Scott Walton employed here?" he asked.
The clerk addressed was a friend of Scott, and guessed who it was that was inquiring about him. He was tempted to play a joke on Loammi.
"There was a clerk here by that name," he answered, slowly.
"Isn't he here now?"
"He left us two or three days since.
"Has he got another place?"
"I don't think so."