“Hullo!––is that Mr. Hannington?”

“Mr. DeRue Hannington speaking.”

“Are you busy?”

“Not too much so! Who is they-ah?”

“Could you come down to The Advertiser office right away––Mr. Todd’s place––something important in regard to what you are so worked up over?”

“Why, yes,––certainly! Of course, I can come.”

“Be here in ten minutes.”

“Yes! Who is calling?”

“Never mind! Come and see, and come quick!”

And Jim rang off.