“Oh! here’s some more and I almost threw them away!” he cried, as he dragged forth several small packages.
Upon being opened they proved to be a number of pictures of famous publishers and inventors of printing machinery.
“Won’t they look just great, though!” came from several pleased boys.
“Why, come to think of it,” said Mrs. Catlin, “my husband has a number of fine plates of machines and things of that kind. He was connected with the Vivla Machine Company, you know, and they manufactured presses and printers’ tools. They might look well if added to this collection.”
Everyone agreed that the more the better, and then Dot remembered that Mrs. Catlin had not seen the office and machinery.
“Walk right over and see how officey our office looks with your desk and table,” she cried.
“And Mrs. Talmage sent in the chairs,” added Betty.
“And my mother sent the carpet,” added Norma, pointing to the green rug.
“And father says we may have his typewriting machine and table here when he’s away from home,” said Ruth, eagerly.
Mrs. Catlin praised the arrangement, and then asked to be shown the wonderful machinery that was to do such great work.