"I am one of the compositors on that paper." "But you write editorial paragraphs," said Oscar.
"Yes, unimportant ones." "And are you, too, an editor ?" asked the editor of the "Standard," addressing Oscar with a smile.
"Not exactly," said Oscar; "but I am an editor's son.

Perhaps you are acquainted with my father,--John Vincent of this city." "Are you his son ?" said the editor, respectfully.

"I know your father slightly.

He is one of our ablest journalists." "Thank you, sir." "I am very glad to receive a visit from you, and should be glad to print anything from your pen." "I am not sure about that," said Oscar, smiling.

"If I have a talent for writing, it hasn't developed itself yet.