America in every office. The Secretary thought we had better let
the public in on it and not keep it an underground offer to the
service.

"I had forgotten the hobo, when about five o'clock he passed me a
little below the Steel Pier. He was in a big stride and he had
something clutched in his hand.

"He called to me as he hurried along: `I got him, Governor. . . .
See you later!'

"`See me now,' I said. `What's the hurry?'

"He flashed his hand open, holding a silver dollar with his thumb
against the palm.

"`Can't stop now, I'm going to get drunk. See you later.'

"I smiled at this disingenuous creature. He was saving me for
the dry hour. He could point out Mulehaus in any passing chair,
and I would give some coin to be rid of his pretension."

Walker paused. Then he went on:

"I was right. The hobo was waiting for me when I came out of the
hotel the following morning.

"`Howdy, Governor,' he said; `I located your man.'

"I was interested to see how he would frame up his case.