“And how do you like your position?”

“Very well, Miss Gladys,” he replied; and then, feeling the inadequacy of this, he added with fervor, “I'm so happy I can't tell you.”

“I'm very glad to hear it,” she said. “And I'm sure you fill it very well.”

“I've done the best I can, Miss Gladys,” said he.

There was a moment's pause. “You find there is a good deal to learn?” she inquired.

“Yes,” he answered. “But you see, it's about flowers, and I was always interested in flowers.”

And again there was a pause; and then suddenly Miss Wygant flung a question at him—“Samuel, why do you look at me like that?”

Samuel was almost knocked over.

“Why—why—” he gasped. “Miss Gladys! I don't—!”

“Ah!” she said, “but you do.”