”Did you read it?“
”No,“ answered Phil indignantly.
”Humph! He wants me to give you the place of errand boy.“
”I will try to suit you, sir,“
”When do you want to begin?“
”As soon as possible, sir.“
”Come to-morrow morning, and report to me first.“
”Another freak of Uncle Oliver’s!“ he muttered, as he turned his back upon Phil, and so signified that the interview was at an end.