Mr. Emberg was a little late that morning, and none of the reporters went out until he came in. When he did arrive he nodded a greeting to all in general. “Glad to see you, Newton,” the city editor said. “Get back all right?” “Yes, sir.” “You and Larry did good work. Where’s Larry?” “Here,” replied the copy boy. “Oh!” said Mr. Emberg, with a queer little smile playing over his features. Then, taking Larry by the hand, the city editor said: “Gentlemen of the staff of the _Leader_, let me introduce you to our latest member, Mr. Larry Dexter.” For a moment there was a silence. Larry looked all around on a circle of smiling faces. “What does it mean?” he asked of the city editor. “It means that from now on you’re a regular reporter on this paper,” replied Mr. Emberg. “We’re proud of you, Larry, and this is the only way we can show it. You’ve earned your advance if anyone ever did. The work you did at the flood, particularly in scoring the big beat, and the other things you’ve done, prove that you are a real newspaper man, which is a rare sort of an individual. Let me congratulate you.” He shook hands with Larry, who was blushing like a girl. And that was how Larry Dexter rose from a copy boy to be a regular reporter. Of his further adventures, and he had many, you may read in the next volume of this series which will be called “Larry Dexter, Reporter; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City.” There will be told of how he went on in his chosen field, and how he made a name and fame for himself and his paper, and also of how he again brought to light the old deed for land in the Bronx and found it of great value. “Let’s all shake hands with Larry,” called one of the reporters, and they filed up and gave their best wishes to the former copy boy. And here we will leave Larry for the present, wishing him well. THE END The Famous Rover Boys Series By ARTHUR M. WINFIELD Each volume is hailed with delight by boys and girls everywhere. 12mo. Cloth. Handsomely printed and illustrated. Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid. THE ROVER BOYS DOWN EAST Or, The Struggle for the Stanhope Fortune Old enemies try again to injure our friends. THE ROVER BOYS AT COLLEGE Or, The Right Road and the Wrong Brimming over with good nature and excitement. THE ROVER BOYS ON TREASURE ISLE Or, The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht A search for treasure; a particularly fascinating volume. THE ROVER BOYS ON THE FARM Or, The Last Days at Putnam Hall The boys find a mysterious cave used by freight thieves. THE ROVER BOYS IN SOUTHERN WATERS Or, The Deserted Steam Yacht A trip to the coast of Florida. THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINS Or, The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch Relates adventures on the mighty Mississippi River. THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVER Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat The Ohio River is the theme of this spirited story.