"Put me down as a subscriber, please, and rely upon my support at all times.

It is possible, young ladies--nay, quite probable, I should say--that your originality and genius will yet make Millville famous." That speech pleased Uncle John, and as the hardware merchant bowed and turned away, Mr.Merrick said in his cheeriest tones: "He's quite right, my dears, and we're lucky to have found such a fine, roomy place for our establishment.

Before we go after the carpenter to fix it up I must telephone to Marvin about the things we still need." Over the long-distance telephone Mr.Marvin reported that he had bought the required outfit and it was even then being loaded on the freight cars.
"I've arranged for a special engine," he added, "and if all goes well the freight will be on the sidetrack at Chazy Junction on Monday morning.

The dealer will send down three men to set up the presses and get everything in running order.

But he asks if you have arranged for your workmen.