Nine o'clock is an early hour for a New York lawyer of prominence to be at his place of business.

Yet, when Captain Elisha asked the office boy of Sylvester, Kuhn and Graves if the senior partner was in, he received an affirmative answer.
"Yes, sir," said Tim, respectfully.

His manner toward the captain had changed surprisingly since the latter's first call.

"Yes, sir; Mr.
Sylvester's in.

He expects you.