“What!” exclaimed Sam.
Mr. Porter’s got tired of your delicate health. It interferes too much with business. He’s got a tougher boy to take your place.”
“Where is he?” demanded Sam.
There,” answered the hostler, pointing out our hero, who stood quietly listening to the conversation.
Sam regarded Tony with a contemptuous scowl.
Who are you?” he demanded roughly.
Your successor,” answered Tony coolly.
What business had you to take my place?”
“The landlord hired me.”
“I don’t care if he did. He hired me first.”