The partners exchanged the merest flicker of a look, which Wayne, as far as he thought of it at all, supposed to be a recognition on their part of his carefulness in thinking of such a detail.
"You need not give that another thought," said Benson.

"We are not thinking of publishing that report at present.

And when we do, I have your manuscript.

I'll go over the proof myself." Relieved to be spared another task, Wayne shook hands with his employers and withdrew.

Outside he met David.
"Say," said David, "I am sorry you're leaving us; but, gee!" he added, his face twisting with joy, "ain't the firm glad to have you go!" It had long been Wayne's habit to pay strict attention to the impressions of David.
"Why do you think they are glad ?" he asked.
"Oh, they're glad all right," said David.