"I am sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Little," said the assignee, referring to the card in his hand, "but you are too late."
"How am I too late?"
"I have sold the entire stock to one party."
Ezra Little looked astonished and disappointed.
"May I ask to whom you have sold?" he inquired.
"To this young man."
"To that boy?" ejaculated Ezra Little.
"Yes; he represents the great New York firm of Tower, Douglas & Co."
"That is a mistake," said Ezra, indignantly. "He is an impostor. He was employed by them, but has been discharged."