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"Sure!" said Mickey.
Douglas would have preferred "Yes sir," but "Sure!" was a permanent
ejaculation decorating the tip of Mickey's tongue. The man watching
closely did not fail to catch the flash of interest and the lifting of the
boy figure as he paused for instructions. When he returned Douglas said
casually: "While I am at it, I'll pay off my messenger service. Take this
check to the address and bring a receipt for the amount."
Mickey's comment came swiftly: "Gee! that boy would be sore, if he lost
his job!"
"Messenger Service Agency," Douglas said, busy at his desk. "No boy would
lose his job."
"Oh!" exclaimed Mickey comprehendingly. His face lighted at the
information. Next he carried a requisition for books to another city
official and telephoned a cafe to deliver a pitcher of lemonade and some
small cakes, and handed the boy a dime.
"Why didn't you send me and save your silver?"
"I did not think," answered Bruce. "Some one gets the tip, you might as
well have had it."
"I didn't mean me _have_ it, I meant you _save_ it.


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