No doubt now his heart is heavy, thinking I
havedeserted forever. As for Madden, I did him a serviceonly a couple of days
ago.
The editor was backing his car, and withamazing
speed he swung it round.
His secretary, Thorn, who is wellknown to us, was
with him. At sight of BobEden she adopted a rather coquettish manner.
Well, naturally I couldnt be expected to know that.
I didnt sleep much last night, he explained.
Important to see everybody knowing
Madden.
Ithank you for your kind intentions, but dont you
worry about me.
We hadnt seen him for two years,and his coming
caused quite a stir. And I propose to put the necklacein safety deposit there for
her use when she wants it. Some years ago he had this house gone over and a complete
set ofburglar-alarms installed.
Humbly beggingpardon, do not come in
here.
Maddens New York office has arranged to send him
another fiftythousand, through the bank here. I promise you wont regret itThank you
very much. An old man appeared in the shadowy space behind the cameras. Cast off
like an old coat, complained Bristol. Once more Horace Greeley carried them up the
rough road between thehills.
Very ancient plea of all Chinese
servants.
I shall hover round your elbow, doing
promptwork.
Bob Edenreached over, and thoughtfully ran them
through his fingers. Theres a limit to everything, and you seem tohave reached
it.
Ill have the pearls at eight oclock, and Ill give
themto you.
Perhaps, smiled Eden, and the car with its Chinese
chauffeur appearingat that moment, he leaped in. You locate Draycott and tell him to
come toEldorado. I certainly made a bloomer of it, he finished.