"I suppose I have done all I can," said Ben to himself. "There will be no object in remaining in Montreal any longer."
He immediately purchased a ticket, and took the next train homeward. He arrived in Boston at mid-day.
He went at once to the store, and was cordially welcomed by the bookkeeper.
"I am glad to see you, Ben," said the young man. "My uncle is well pleased with the orders you have sent home."
"Then he is satisfied with me?"
"I leave him to tell you that. You can go at once into the countingroom."
Ben reported himself as directed.
"Welcome back, Ben," said the old gentleman. "Have you just arrived?"
"I reached the station twenty minuets ago, sir."
"And came directly to the store; I like that. How do you like drumming?"