I would suggest that
we turn Teddy loose on that; let him call on the newspapers,
together with such other work as I may lay out for him.
Teddy is a good mixer and he will make friends of the
newspaper men easily."
"A most excellent idea. I leave these matters all in your hands.
As to matters of detail, in regard to the outside work, I would
suggest that you consult Conley freely. He is a good, honest
fellow, and had he a better education he would advance rapidly.
I intend to promote him next season. Conley told me, this
morning, of your brilliant exploit in billing the silo."
"Oh, you saw him this morning? Now I understand why he
hurried away and came back all smiles. You--you told him
I was to be manager?"
"Yes."
"What did he say?"
"He was as pleased as a child with a new toy. He said you were a
winner in the advance game."
"Will he tell the men?"
"No. That will be left for you to do in your own way."
Phil nodded reflectively.
"And now let us go into the details. We will first look over
the railroad contracts, together with the livery, hotel and
other contracts. I am going to leave you five hundred dollars
in cash, and each week you will send in your payroll to the
treasurer, who will forward the money by express to cover it.
The five hundred is for current expenses.
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