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Much to Peter's surprise, the landlord, Mr. Pell, named Ray
Rivington.
"I thought he was studying law?" Peter said.
"He is," said Pell. "But he can easily arrange to get off for the few
hours we shall meet a week, and the five dollars a day will be a very
nice addition to his income. Do you know him?"
"We were in college together. I thought he was rich."
"No. He's of good family, but the Rivingtons are growing poorer every
year. They try to live on their traditions, and traditions don't pay
grocers. I hope you'll help him. He's a very decent fellow."
"I shall vote for him," replied Peter, marvelling that he should be able
to give a lift to the man who, in the Harvard days, had seemed so
thoroughly the mate of Watts and the other rich fellows of the "gang."
Rivington being the only candidate who had two votes, he was promptly
selected.
Thirty arduous minutes were spent in waiting for the arrival of the
fifth member of the Commission, and in the election of chairman and
secretary.


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