CHAPTER IX.
KATY TALKS WITH THE MAYOR, AND RECOVERS THE WATCH.
Katy followed the servant man, whose name was John, up-stairs; but at the first turn he stopped, and begged her not to mention that he had shut the door upon her.
"I don't know," said Katy.

"I gave you no reason to treat me in that ugly manner." "You didn't, but, you see, I thought you was some beggar, coming to disturb his honor." "Do I look like a beggar ?" asked Katy.
"Indeed you don't; that was a bad blunder of mine.

If you mention it, I shall lose my place." "Well, I won't say a word then; but I hope you will learn better manners next time." "Thank you, miss; and be sure I'll treat you like a lady next time." John then conducted her up-stairs into a room the walls of which were almost covered with books.

Katy thought what a wise man the mayor must be, for she had never seen so many books before in her life, and took it for granted the mayor had read them all.

As she entered the apartment she saw a fat gentleman sitting at the desk, very busy examining a great pile of papers.