“It will do a whole lot of good,” explained Shirley quietly, “because when Mr. Jones has an interview with Jimmy Smith, he will have an interview with me, disguised as Jimmy Smith.”
Mabel jumped to her feet in surprise.
“You mean that you—” she began.
“Exactly,” interrupted Shirley. “Jimmy Smith will know nothing about the matter.”
Shirley sat back in her chair and beamed at her friend.
“Now what do you think of my plan?” she asked.
“I think it’s foolish,” was Mabel’s prompt response. “You are sure to get yourself in trouble. Suppose your identity should be discovered?”
“But it won’t. Jimmy and I look too much alike for that. Besides, the very boldness of the plan will work in my favor. In any event, I am going to try it, and I need your help.”
“Of course I shall help,” said Mabel, “but just the same I think you would do a whole lot better to tell your father the whole business.”
“And have Jimmy Smith thrown off the place? I should say not.”