Howard R. Garis

“ Now Larry, though rather young, was inclined to be cautious. It seemed strange that a man, whom, as far as the reporter knew, he had never seen before, should take such a sudden interest in him, and should even go to see Mrs. Dexter to ask if Larry could take another position. Then, too, the stranger seemed altogether too eager to get Larry to leave his position on the Leader. The man saw Larry's hesitancy.
“I'll make it twenty-five dollars a week,” he said. “Better come.”
“I can't decide right away,” the boy returned. “I must see my mother.” ”

“ There's plenty of chances to make money, besides what we would pay you as a salary. We could give you twenty dollars a week to start. How would that strike you?”
Larry was puzzled how to answer. The pay was five dollars a week more than he was getting, and if the man told the truth about the chance to make extra money, it might mean a good deal to the lad and his mother.
“I'll think about it,” said the young reporter. “I'll have to talk with my mother about it.” ”

“ Though I can't promise anything after to-day. You'll have to take your chance with others.”
“I'll be willing to do that if I decide to come.”
“Hello, Larry!” exclaimed a voice, and Mr. Newton came around the corner of the corridor. “You here yet?”
“I was waiting for you to come back,” replied Larry. “Mr. Emberg told me to stay, and see that nothing broke loose while you were at lunch.”
“Anything doing?”
“Not a thing.” Larry turned to see if the stranger was at his side, but, to his surprise, the man had vanished. ”