"Arrives on the morning train from New York," said Frank. "Got in on the Olympic last night from the other side. Began to think he was lost."
"Good old Davey. And he's going to be in Pierson?"
"Yes, right across the hall from us."
"Good, I can use him in my News ambitions. Now I guess I'll run across to the News office and tell the editors I'm ready to start work."
"I hope they kill you," Jimmy shot after him as the door banged.
Half an hour later the Codfish was back in the room.
"Well, what happened?" both boys demanded.
"What do you suppose?"
"They fired you out after one good look at you."
"On the contrary, they welcomed me with open arms. Assignment Editor is a peach. He recognized my ability at once."