"
"It will be even more than that," said Alfred Carson. "It will be the
opinion of the master of all experts in the business world."
"Fie, Mr. Carson," said the old man, with, however, a kind look at the
young man, who, he knew, did not mean to flatter him but to speak the
undeniable truth, "you must remember the old saying about praise to the
face. Still, I must break that rule myself when I tell you all that I am
greatly pleased with the appearance of the place, and with all that
meets the eye in a brief visit."
Richard glowed with satisfaction at this, but both Benson and Carson
appeared to be waiting for more. The old man looked at them and nodded.
"You have both had much more experience than this boy of mine," said he,
"and you know that all has not been said when due acknowledgment has
been made of the appearance of a place of business. What I want to know,
gentlemen, is--does the appearance tell the absolute truth about the
integrity of the business?"
Richard looked at him quickly, for with the last words his grandfather's
tone had changed from mere suavity to a sudden suggestion of sternness.
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