"Well, well, I'll see you in a few minutes; I've got to send an important telegram now."
"But I want to see you before you send that telegram."
"Before I send the telegram? Why?"
"Because I think I can prove to you that it is not necessary to wire to New York at all."
"Eh? Why, how did you know that I was going to wire to New York?"
"I overheard what you said to Mr. Perley in front of the opera house just now."
"Humph! I was excited, and spoke a little louder than I ought. Well, why do you think it will not be necessary for me to send the telegram?"
"Because I am sure you can find just the person you want right here in Boomville."
"An advance agent to be picked up offhand in this place? That would be too much luck. What is your man's name?"
"Allen Allston."