"Oh, sure," Sidney smiled, looking over Tompkins' supply of books, mostly Bibles, for such was the most Tompkins sold, as he learned.
"Been selling lots of books?..."
"Hundred and sixty-five orders in eight days."
"Great goodness," Tompkins exclaimed. He dropped all work for a moment, and stood with mouth wide open. Then he inquired artfully: "Have you delivered any?"
"Fifty copies last Saturday and Monday."
"Man! Are you telling me the truth!" he exclaimed dubiously.
"I sell books," Sidney replied calmly.
Tompkins resumed his work in a very thoughtful mood. Presently, as Sidney was leaving he called: "Say, drop in and see me some day when you have time to talk—a long talk. I'm interested in you."