“Hello, Tom.”
“You’re off,” came the answer.
“Am I?”
“Yes.”
“Ain’t you in Fellman & Co’s. office?”
“Yes, I am.”
“I thought so; don’t you remember me?”
“No, I don’t.”
“That’s funny, but let me see, mebbe I’ve made a mistake; what is the name of the young man who is the junior partner in your place?”
“His name’s Burlein.”