knowledge and sanction," he said ringingly. "I have been suspicious of that man for a long time and, of course, I know now that he is unquestionably a shady character. But let's not discuss him on this happy occasion. I was very much interested to hear of the career of this young man whom you call Speedy—and I guess he earned the name today—and of his courage and his ability and his engagement to Mr. Dillon's charming grandaughter.
"If it is not out of order to inject a little business into such a pleasurable affair, I want to ask Mr. Swift if he will come to my office at ten o'clock next Monday morning to discuss a certain position with the Inter-City Company which is open at the present time and into which I believe a young man of his energy and ingenuity will fit very nicely. Will you, Swift?"
"You bet!" cried Speedy loudly.
There were more congratulations, and it was after midnight when the celebration broke up.
Pop, Jane and Speedy walked slowly up moonlit De Lacey Street together. All were very tired and happy. Pop was thoughtful.
"It's going to seem funny not to be driving old Nellie out in the morning and saying 'Howdy' to the neighbors on the car," he said a little sadly. "I must find a good home for Nellie somewhere out in the country and turn her out to pasture so she can get fat and lazy. I guess for $75,000 we can find her a farm where there's plenty of rich green grass, hey?"
