another article it will be as a millionaire's private secretary. I
should like to study his methods for saving his money. What is it this
time?"

"A dash to the North Pole."

"Never again north of Berlin or south of Assuan for mine. No."

"Come, Fitz; a great chance."

"When you sent me to Manila I explored hell for you, but I've cooled
off considerably since then. No ice for mine, except in silver
buckets."

"You've made a pretty good thing out of us; something like five
thousand a year and your expenses; and with the credentials we've
always given you, you have been able to see the world as few men see
it."

"That's just the trouble. You've spoiled me."

"Well, you may take my word for it, you won't have the patience to sit
down at home here and write a hundred thousand words that mean
anything. There's no reason why you can't do my work and write novels
on the side. We both know a dozen fellows who are doing it. We've got
to have this article, and you're the only man we dare trust alone on
it, if it will flatter you any to know it."

"Come, pussy, come!"