No, sir, I give my services for patriotism. I can't have the
paddle nor the name board framed till I've showed 'em at the lecture.
I'm requested to wear my costume."
"Good work, Jonas! Remember one thing, though! Leave me and Miss
Diana absolutely out of the story."
Jonas nodded. "I understand, Mr. Secretary."
When Enoch reached his office the next morning he said to Charley
Abbott: "When or if Secretary Fowler's office calls with the usual
inquiry, make no reply but connect whomever calls directly with me."
Charley grinned. "Very well, Mr. Secretary. Shall we go after those
letters?"
"Whenever you say so. You'd better make an appointment as soon as
possible with Cheney. He--" The telephone interrupted and Abbott took
the call, then silently passed the instrument to Enoch.
"Yes, this is the Secretary's office," said Enoch. "Who is
wanted? . . . This is Mr. Huntingdon speaking. Please connect me with
Mr. Fowler. . . . Good morning, Mr. Fowler! I'm sorry to have made
your office so much trouble. I understand you've been calling me
daily. . . . Oh, yes, I thought it was a mistake. . . . Late this
afternoon, at the French Ambassador's? Yes, I'll look you up there.
Good-by."
Enoch hung up the receiver.
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