“No, Sir. But if you will just explain one or two matters, I think I can—”
“Exactly! This is not, however, a business college! But we shall do our best!”
A rapturous smile pervaded the office. Mr. Bates was in excellent form.
“By the way, Mr. Cameron—pardon my neglect—but may I inquire just what department of this work you are familiar with?”
“Oh, general—”
“Ah! The position of general manager, however, is filled at present!” replied Mr. Bates kindly.
Cameron's flush grew deeper, while Jimmy and his friend resigned themselves to an ecstasy of delight.
“I was going to say,” said Cameron in a tone loud and deliberate, “that I had been employed with the general copying work in a writer's office.”
“Writing? Fancy! Writing, eh? No use here!” said Mr. Bates shortly, for time was passing.
“A writer with us means a lawyer!” replied Cameron.