I have been able to arrange my work to Mr.
Watkins' satisfaction and so, I'm off. I want to thank you very deeply
for the wonderful openings you have made for me and for the very great
personal kindness you have shown me. When I return in the winter, I
hope I may see you again.
"Very sincerely yours,
"DIANA ALLEN."
Enoch folded the note and slipped it into his pocket, then he looked at
the waiting Director. "I hope you'll excuse me, Whipple, but this is
something to which I must give my personal attention," and without a
word further, he put on his hat and walked out of the office. He did
not go to his waiting carriage but, leaving the building by another
door, he walked quickly to the drug store on the corner and, entering a
telephone booth, called the railroad station. The train connecting for
the Southwest had left an hour before. Enoch hung up the receiver and
walked out to the curb, scowling and striking his walking stick against
his trouser leg. Finally he got aboard a trolley.
It was a little after three o'clock in the morning when Jonas located
him. Enoch was leaning against the wall watching the roulette table.
"Good evening, boss," said Jonas.
Enoch looked round at him. "That you, Jonas? I haven't touched a card
or a dollar this evening, Jonas.
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