"Mr. Dickson?" he inquired, respectfully. The other nodded, and pointed to a chair.
"You have charge of the renting here, so I understand?"
"Yes."
"I'd like to get desk space for the present, and later on perhaps I might require an office."
"I see," mused the other, surveying him meditatively. "Well, we have nothing left in this building; but I think there are two or three rooms not yet rented in the building you have observed in course of construction. What kind of business are you engaged in?"
"Books," replied Sidney, simply.
"M-m. Well, I can't give you any information as to desk space. You can, however, see Morton tomorrow. His office is on the second floor, the board of trade. He can enlighten you on that score."
"What do you receive for the rooms?"
"$12.50 a month."
"That is quite reasonable," said Wyeth. The other looked up with a pleased expression.