"Still worrying about Dr. Surtaine's influence over the paper?" asked the city editor, after Hal's departure.
"Yes," said Ellis.
"Don't."
"Why not?"
"Did you happen to notice about the prettiest thing that ever used eyes for weapons, in the hall?"
"Something of that description."
"Let me present you, in advance, to Miss Esmé Elliot, the new boss of our new boss," said Wayne, with a flourish.
"God save the Irish!" said McGuire Ellis.