"Oh, yes, I am employed by a New York firm."
"But how do you happen—excuse my asking—to be here? But perhaps it is your vacation."
"No, I am traveling for the firm. I am a traveling salesman for the house of Tower, Douglas & Co."
"That is a large firm, I have heard."
"One of the largest in New York."
"I confess I am puzzled. You occupy such a responsible position, and yet you are so young."
"I believe my case is exceptional. I am the youngest traveler for our house."
"I rejoice in your success, since you are an English boy. May I ask your name?"
Scott handed his new acquaintance a card like this: