pretty full just now. What kind of work were you looking for?" he added, addressing the young electrician directly.
"I was wishing for something connected with electricity, but I am willing to fill any position that is vacant."
"He understands quite a bit about electrical apparatus," put in Belden Brice in a low tone, as he pulled the superintendent to one side. "He is crazy on the subject, and he ought to make a good hand in the motor department."
Thomas Buckman rubbed his chin refiectively.
"Well, I guess I can place him there," he said.
"I've got two men on one of the benches, but there's room for a third, and, seeing it's you that ask it, Mr. Brice, I'll squeeze him in." He turned to the young electrician: "You can come to work in the morning."
"Thank you, Sir,"
"And about pay?" asked Belden Brice.
"I will pay him what he proves himself to be worth. It is all piece work in the motor department you know."
At this moment the superintendent was called away, so, without keeping him longer, the speculator took his departure, followed by Franklin.
"Have you found a place to stop at?" questioned Belden Brice, suddenly.
"No, Sir. But I guess I can find a boarding house somewhere in town."
