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Mayo said nothing more But after the yachts the affair a subject for ridicule

"Hope I done right and showed to you that I was thankful for good

advice," suggested Mr Speed, seeking commendation

"Just a bit hasty, sir"

"Maybe, but there's nothing like handing folks a sample just to show up

the quality of the whole piece"

"I thank you--both of you," said the grateful operator

"You'd better lock your door," advised Mayo "Men are thoughtless when

they have nothing to do except play"

"I a to break an office rule," volunteered

the girl "I shall send off your telegrams first"

"And I hope you can tuck that little one in second--it won't take

up much rooirl--looks are a good deal like yours!"

"I'll attend to it," proe street Mr Speed wiped his rough pal of his trousers and offered his hand to the captain "I'll have to

say good-by to you here, sir I've got a little errunting to do--fig o'

terbacker and a box of stror'b'ries I confess to a terrible tooth for