Follow that guy in the overalls and see what's in it." Cutty appreciated the interlude for what it was worth.

Someone was going to follow him.

When the gate boy returned to notify him that the advertisement had been accepted, Cutty went down to the street.
"Hey, there; just a moment!" hailed the reporter.

"I want a word with you about that advertisement." Cutty came to a standstill.

"I paid for it, didn't I ?" "Sure.