I believe he has considered you a better man than Gordon all along, and he wanted you on the team to use in case he got into a tight corner.

That's why he didn't want Pierson to see you work.

He didn't want to lose you.

But he was forced to use you to-day, and you must have satisfied Pierson that you know your business." "Well, Harry, you have thrown light on dark places.

To-morrow I will have a little talk with Put about this matter." "That's right," grinned Harry; "and Pierson is liable to have a little talk with you.