is Miss Baxter."




CHAPTER IV.

JENNIE LEARNS ABOUT THE DIAMONDS OF THE PRINCESS.


"What about the diamonds of the Princess?" asked Miss Baxter, her
curiosity piqued by the remark of the editor.

"That is rather a long story," replied Mr. Hardwick, "and before I begin
it, I would like to ask you one or two questions. Can you manipulate a
typewriter?"

"That depends on what make it is. The ordinary typewriter I understand
very thoroughly."

"Good. Have you any knowledge of shorthand?"

"A workable knowledge; I can write about one hundred words a minute."

"Admirable! admirable! Your coming to this office was indeed an
inspiration, as Mr. Hempstead remarked. You are just the person I have
been looking for."

"You didn't seem to think so yesterday, Mr. Hardwick," said the girl
with a sly glance at him.