Not only that, but he had used some of Millie’s money to great advantage.
Her salary was not needed now to run the house, as Silas Hockins had come to live with them and attended to that.
As we remarked, Jack reached the age of eighteen.
He received the usual congratulations over the event, but he went about the firm’s business that day just the same as he always did.
He was sitting in his chair in the outside office, waiting to be called on, when Mr. George Warren entered, in no little excitement.
“Is Mr. Atherton in?” asked the millionaire, eagerly.
“I believe he is,” replied Jack. “I will tell him you are here.”
Mr. Warren was admitted to the inner sanctum immediately.
In five minutes the boss’ bell rang, and Jack went to see what he wanted.
“Sit down, Jack,” said Mr. Atherton, much to the boy’s surprise.