"Shall you appoint Tim, pa?" asked Randolph.
"I think it probable. It seems only right to give him a chance.
Rotation in office is a principle of which I approve."
"That's good!" thought Randolph, with a smile of gratification.
"It isn't a very important place, but Luke will be sorry to
lose it. The first time I see him I will give him a hint of it."
Randolph met Luke about an hour later in the village street.
He did not often stop to speak with our hero, but this time he
had an object in doing so.
CHAPTER IX
LUKE LOSES HIS POSITION
"Luke Larkin!"
Luke turned, on hearing his name called, and was rather surprised
to see Randolph hastening toward him.
"How are you, Randolph?" he said politely.
"Where are you going?" asked Randolph, not heeding the inquiry.
"To the schoolhouse, to sweep out."
"How long have you been janitor?" asked Randolph, abruptly.
"About a year," Luke answered, in surprise.
"That's a good while."
Luke was puzzled. Why should Randolph feel such an interest,
all at once, in his humble office?
"I suppose you know that my father is now on the school
committee?" Randolph continued.
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