"Well, here it is," persisted the youth, handing over the newspaper and indicated with his thumb the Consolidated want advertisement. "That means me. I'm the only man for that job."
The office manager frowned, then his rather severe face broke into a smile.
"You know, I'm rather partial to brass, though our business is steel," declared Talbott. "Your application, with no reference on it and indicating absolutely no experience in our line, warns me against you. But such confidence in yourself must be deserved. You're hired."
