But I skipped "next door"; it was "Mortgages and Bonds." I tried "Insurance." "The best paper in Boston, is it ?" remarked Mr.Thomas F.Dix, turning over my sample.

"And who told you that, young lady ?" "Mr.James," was my prompt reply.
"Who is Mr.James ?--The _editor_! Oh, I see.

And do you also think the 'Searchlight' the best paper in Boston ?" "I don't know, sir.

I like the 'Herald' much better, and the 'Transcript.'" At that Mr.Dix laughed.

"That's right," he said.