Quincy
greeted the young man pleasantly, and asked him if he were in business
at the Centre. Sylvester replied that he was the compositor and local
newsman on the "Eastborough Express," a weekly newspaper issued every
Friday. The bank being located in the same building, Quincy drove him
over. Sylvester asked Quincy if he would not step in and look at their
office. Quincy did so. A man about thirty years of age arose from a
chair and stepped forward as they entered, saying, "Hello, Chisholm, I
have been waiting nearly half an hour for you."
"Mr. Appleby, Mr. Sawyer," said Sylvester, introducing the two men.
"Mr. Appleby occupies a similar position on the 'Montrose Messenger' to
the one that I hold on the 'Eastborough Express,'" said Sylvester, by
way of explanation to Quincy. "We exchange items; that is, he supplies
me with items relating to Montrose that are supposed to be interesting
to the inhabitants of Eastborough, and I return the compliment. Here are
your items," said Sylvester, passing an envelope to Mr. Appleby.
Mr. Appleby seemed to be in great haste, and with a short "Good morning"
left the office.
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