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You seem to be
the only person who doesn't know it, or who doesn't care if you do. But
when it comes about, as it will, you'll be so proud of him! Dear Mrs.
Minturn, please, please go slowly! Don't, oh don't let anything happen
that will make a big regret for both."
"Leslie, where did you get all this?" asked Mrs. Minturn in tones of
mingled interest and surprise.
"From my father!" answered Leslie. "And from Douglas Bruce. Douglas'
office is across the hall from Mr. Minturn's; they meet daily, and from
the first they have been friends. Mr. Minturn took Douglas to his clubs,
introduced him and helped him into business, so often they work together.
Why only yesterday Douglas came to me filled with delight. Mr. Minturn
secured an appointment for him to make an investigation for the city which
will be a great help to Douglas. It will bring him in contact with
prominent men, give him big work and a sample of how mercenary I am--it
will bring him big pay and he knows how to use the money in a big way.


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