The instruments and batteries, when not in use, were to be locked up in stationary cases, made by the Akeville carpenter, after designs by Harry.
Of course, while waiting for the arrival of their goods from New York, the Board met every day.

Having little real business, their discussions were not always harmonious.
George Purvis grew discontented.

Several times he said to Brandeth Price and Harvey Ogden that he didn't see why he shouldn't be something more than a mere Director, and a remark that Harvey once made, that if Harry and Kate had not chosen to ask him to join them he would not have been even a Director, made no impression upon him.
One day, when a meeting was in session by the roadside, near "One-eyed Lewston's" cabin--or the Akeville telegraph station, as I should say--George and Harry had a slight dispute, and Purvis took occasion to give vent to some of his dissatisfaction.
"I don't see what you're President for, anyway," said he to Harry.
"After the Board of Directors had been organized it ought to have elected all the officers." "But none of you fellows knew anything about the business," said Harry.
"Kate and I got up the company, and we needn't have had a Board of Directors at all, if we hadn't wanted to.

If any of you boys had known anything about telegraphs we would have given you an office." "I reckon you don't have to know anything about telegraphs to be Secretary, or Treasurer either," said George, warmly.
"No," answered Harry, "but you've got to know how to keep accounts and to be careful and particular." "Like your sister Kate, I suppose," said George, with a sneer.
"Yes, like Kate," answered Harry.
"I'd be ashamed of myself," said George, "if I couldn't get a better Secretary or Treasurer than a girl.

I don't see what a girl is doing in the company, anyway.