"Yes, Mr. Mifflin. Had I better put it in a safe place?"
"DON'T TOUCH IT!"
"Bock's sniffing at it now."
"Don't touch it, and don't let Bock touch it. It—it's got valuable papers in it."
"I'll be careful of it," said Titania.
"Promise me not to touch it. And another thing—if any one calls for it, don't let them take it until I get home."
Aubrey held out his watch in front of Roger. The latter nodded.
"Do you understand?" he said. "Do you hear me all right?"
"Yes, splendidly. I think it's wonderful! You know I never talked on long distance before——"
"Don't touch the bag," repeated Roger doggedly, "and don't let any one take it until we—until I get back."