The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-10-27

has not. sir-not yet, leastwise. And
II 40 be- that he does her eyes tray-
eled up and down the back OF the
hapless Denny. who was quite unneces.
sarily pulling books on shelves and
putting them back again--''if 10 be
that he does, she continued grimly,
him and me will have words-as I've
told him already this morning She
stalked from the room, after staring
pointedly al the letters In Drummond :
hand. and the two men looked at one
another.
ITS that there reference to crime.
sir, that's torn IT," said Denny In ii
hoarse whisper.
Thinks I'm going TO lead you
Rstray, does she, Jamesf he was
opening the first envelope, and sud
denly he looked up with twinkle IN
his eyes "Just to set her mind at
rest" be remarked gravely. you might
tell her that. as far as | can see at
present. shall only undertake murder
In exceptional cases"
He propped the letter up against
the toast-rack and commenced his
breakfast, "where ls Pudlington.
JamesI and one might almost ask
why is Pudington7 No town has any
right TO such an offensive name" He
glanced through the letter and shook
his head. flush tush And the wife
Of the bank manager too-the bank
manager Of Pudllngton, james Can
you conceive of anything so DREADFUL
But I'm afraid Mrs. Bank Manager is
a puss-a distinct puss. It's when
they get on the soul-mate stunt that
the furniture begins to n.y."
Drummond tore up the letter and
dronpcd the pieces into the basket be
side him. Then he turned to his ser
want and handed him the remainder Of
the envelopes.
go through them, James, while as
sault the Kidneys, and pick two or
three out for me. l see that you will
have to become my secretary"
DO you want me TO open them,
sirf asked Denny doubtfully.
you've hit 1t. James--hit II In one.
Classify them for me In groups Grim
inal: sporting; amatory-that means
Of or pertaining to love; stupid and
merely boring and as a last resort,
miscellaneous" He stirred his coffee
thoughtfully. Il feel that as a first
venture Ia our new career-ours, said,
James-loye appeals to me irresistibly.
Find me u damsel In distress u beau
tiful girl, helpless in the clutches Of
knaves. Let me feel that | can fly TO
her succor, clad in my new grey suit
ing"
He finished the last piece Of bacon
and pushed away his plate.
Denny was engrossed In letter he
had just opened. A perplexed look
was spreading over his face, and sud
denly he sucked his teeth loudly. II |
was a sure sign that James was ex-
cited, and Drummond glanced up /
quickly, and removed the letter from |
his hands. I'm surprised at you. |
James" he remarked severely. "A sec |
Rotary should control itself. Don't |
forget that the perfect secretary Is an /
II; an automatic machine--a thing In
capable Of feeling :"
He read the letter through rapidly, |
and then. turning back to the begin
ming. he read II slowly through again.
MY dear Box Xl0.-I don't know
your advertisement was a
JOKE: I suppose II must have been.
But read II this morning. and it's Just
possible. X10, just possible, you mean
H. And II you do, you're the man !
want can offer you excitement and
probably crime
''rrn up against II. X10 For a girl
I've bitten OF rather more than can
chew. want help-badly. VIII you
come 10 the Carlton for tea tomorrow
lsternoOni want TO have look at
you and see II ! think you are genu-
ne. Wear a white flower In your but
.onhoie"
Drummond laid the letter down. and
pulled out bis cigarette case. ITO
morrow. James." he murmured, THAT
: today-tlhs very afternoon Verify
believe that ne have Impinged upon
he goods He rose and stood look
nr ont - the window thoughtfully.
'Y0u think It's genuine slrT said
lanes.
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