stuff after dinner and see what you'd better show him."
The offices of the Age were in a tall narrow building on the north side of Union Square. It took all of Edward's courage to enter that building; he walked up and down in front of the door eleven times before he finally went in. He then: ascended seven floors in an elevator and stood for a long time reading the words
The Age
Editorial Offices
in gold letters on a glass door. His heart was beating much too fast, and he felt sure that he was going to stammer and make a fool of himself.
At last he pushed open the glass door and found himself confronted by a very small boy with a very much freckled face.
"Can I see Mr. Townley?"
"Don't know," said the small boy. "Got an appointment?"
"Not exactly. He said for me to bring him some drawings."
"Humph! What's your name?"
"Eaton."
"Sit down."
