"Yes, Lawrence. I'll call Mary."
The maid soon appeared, and the breakfast things were removed. Then Mr. Denny drew Mr. Franklin's attention to the new factory chimney that stood in plain sight from where they sat.
The young man promptly drew out his field glass, and, mounting one of the steps of the porch, took a long look at the new shaft.
"Not quite plumb, is it?"
"Not plumb! What do you mean?"
"It is impossible," said Mr. Belford with some warmth.
"It looks so," said the young man with the glass still up at his eyes.
"I tell you it is impossible, sir. I built it myself, and I ought to know."
"Oh! Beg pardon. You can take the glass and see for yourself."
"I need no glass. I took the stage down only yesterday, and I ought to know."