Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-05-28

venture was In Moira's heart and the
flush of a thousand roses In her cheeks
when, Buck Oglvy having at length
departed, she went into Bryce's private
Office to get his opinion as to the
propriety of accepting the invitation.
Bryce listened to her gravely as
with all the sweet innocence of her
years and unworthlness she laid the
Ogilvy proposition before him.
by all means accept" he counselled
her. Buck Ogilvy is one Of the finest
gentlemen you'll ever meet. I'll stake
my reputation on him. You'll find
him vastly amusing, Mora. He'd
make Nlobe forget her troubles, and
he does know how to order a dinner"
When Moi had left him, Bryce
was reused from bitter introspec-
lions by the ringing of the telephone.
To his amazement Shirley Sumner was
calling hint
You're wee bit surprised, aren't
you, Mr.. Cardigan" she said teasingly.
You're wondering why l have tele-
phOned to you"
mo, | haven't had time. The sud-
dc2ness of II has left me more or less
dumb. Why did you ring up?'
II wanted some advice. Suppose
you wanted very, very much to know
what two people were talking about,
but found yourself in a position where
you couldn't eavesdrop. What would
you dO?"
II wouldn't eavesdrop," he told her
severely. THAT isn't nice thing to
do, and didn't think you would con-
template anything that isn't NICE
"But ! have every moral, ethical, and
financial right to be a party to that
conversation, only--well--"
with you present there would be
10 conversatlon-is that it?"
Exactly, Mr.. Cardigan
"And it is of the utmost Importance
that you should know what is said?"
"Yes."
"And you do not intend to use your
knowledge of the conversation, when
gained, for an Illegal or unethical pur-
poser"
II do not. On the contrary, If I am
aware Of what is being planned, can
prevent others from doing something
Illegal and unethical."
I'm that event Shirley, I should say
you are quite justified in eavesdrop-
ping"
But how can do It? ! can't hide
In closet and listen'
BUY photograph and have 1t hid
den in the room where the converse.
ton takes place. 1t will record every
word Of It,"
"Where can / buy one?"
'In San Francisco"
"Wil you telephone to your San
Francisco office and have them buy
one for me and ship 1t to you, together
with directions for using?"
SHIRLEY, this Is most extraordinary"
II quite realize that. May depend
upon you to oblige me In this matter?"
Certainly. But why pick on me, of
all persons, to perform such a mission |
for your"
II can trust you to forget that you
have performed it."
"Thank you. think you may safely
trust me. And ! shall attend to the
matter Immediately"
"You are very kind, Mr.. Cardigan.
How is your dear old father? MORA
told me some time ago that he was ILL.,"
Hes quite well again, thank you.
It's too bad the circumstances are
such that we, who started out to be
such agreeable friends, see so little of
each other, Shirley"
"Indeed, 1t Is. However, it's all your
fault. l have told you once how you
AN obvlate that distressing situation.
But you're sc stubborn, Mr.. Cardigan"
II haven't got to the point where
Ike crawling on my hands and knees"
ne flared back at her. "Even for your
sake, decline to simulate friendship
IL tolerance for your uncle; hence I
must be content to let matters stand
is they are between u.s."
She laughed lightly. $50 you are
IT'LL uncompromislngly belligerent-
,till after Uncle Seth's scalp"
ayes; and think I'm going to get
t. I'm not fighting for myself alone,