CHAPTER 5Harold Higbee ran true to form, completely vindicating Mr. Clackworthy’s ability to read character. In pursuance of his custom, he had dropped in upon his Uncle Williston to report how things were getting along at the factory. Since those who comprised Higbeeville’s Big Four were personal friends as well as business associates, it was not surprising that Ben Pruitt, Ezekiel Todd, and Apperson Pool were seated within Mr. Higbee’s ornate living room. They had just been talking about Jiffy; the word was on every tongue in town for that matter.
“Gosh!” exclaimed Harold, sinking into a chair. “They just about worked me to death today. Lot of confusion, too; orders coming in so fast we had to tear out part of the office to make room for another machine.
“Whew! It’s sure a coming busin
