“Yes.”

“Thank you.”

Betty Berry opened the door for Noyes and another, and she passed out.

21

Noyes said lightly:

“The young lady doesn’t need to go on our account——”

“But she’s gone,” Morning muttered. The walls gave him back the words.

“If it’s any interest to you, Morning, I’ve followed directions in your letter,” the editor said presently.

“The World-News——”

“That’s what I waited for—before coming here. They’re using Field’s local story to-morrow morning. It’s on the wire to them now. This is Field.”