The sporty merchants of the Middle West will pay the freight." "I guess so," agreed Loring thoughtfully.

"Well, good luck to you, Johnny! By the way, President Close of the Fourth National, has called you up twice this afternoon.

I suppose he's gone, by now." "No, I think he stays to sweep out for the gold-dust," surmised Johnny, and telephoned to the bank.

Mr.Close, however, had gone home an hour before.
"He's sensible," approved Loring, putting away his papers.

"This weather would tempt a mole outdoors.