There were a number of important orders to fill, and the boy worked
like a beaver to get them done in time.
"I'm so glad for the chance to do something for Frank; he has been so
kind," said Richard to himself. "Besides, some day I may wish him to
do me a like favor."
Richard was careful that there should be no mistakes, and it is perhaps
needless to state that he had both eyes wide open for damaged books.
While hard at work, with his coat off and his sleeves rolled up, Mr.
Williams appeared. He was quite an old man, and in many respects much
pleasanter than his partner.
"I came up to see how you were making out," he said. "You will have
your hands full, trying to do two men's work."
"Oh, I guess I can manage it," replied Richard pleasantly. "I wouldn't
want to do it very long, though," he added.
"I'll give you a hand," said Mr. Williams. "This used to be my work
years ago, and I still like it."
"Here is an order from Pittsburgh I can't read very well," said Richard.
"I'd be much obliged if you will help me on that."
"All right. Give it to me."
In a few minutes employer and employee were hard at work together. Mr.
Williams had not intended to stay very long, but he became interested,
both in the work and in Richard, and it was only when, two hours later,
a message came for him, that he went below.
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