CHAPTER VIII

THE FALLS

According to his promise, Dick presented himself at Ellery’s office on the next afternoon. He wore a brisk and moving air.

“Miss Quincy is not here to-day,” Norris said without looking up.

“I know it,” Dick answered promptly. “Are you through yet?”

“I’ve finished with the ephemeræ of this particular Tuesday, and before I begin on those of Wednesday, I have a few precious moments to waste on you.” Ellery wheeled his chair around.

“Do you know that this is Decoration Day and a holiday?”

“Is there anything a sub-editor does not know?”