But, he said, two
weeks ago they started another fellow on the job."
Enoch did not stir by so much as an eye wink.
"I thought you ought to know this, although, personally, it may be a
matter of indifference to you."
Enoch nodded. "And what are your conclusions, Mr. Cheney?"
"That Brown is determined to discredit the Department of the Interior
and you, until you are ousted and a man in sympathy with his Mexican
policy is put in."
"I agree with you, entirely. And what are your plans?"
"I shall stick by my Bureau until we lick him. I haven't the slightest
desire to desert my Chief. When I thought it was I they were after, I
felt differently."
"Thanks, Mr. Cheney! Will you give me the name of the reporter of whom
you were speaking."
"James C. Capp. He's not a bad chap, I think."
Enoch nodded and Cheney took his departure. There were several
important conferences after this which Enoch cleared off rapidly and
with his usual efficiency. When, however, Jonas announced luncheon,
Abbott asked for a little delay.
"Here is an interesting item from this morning's Brown," he said.
Enoch read the clipping carefully.
"The visitor to El Tovar, the rim hotel of the Grand Canyon receives
some curious impressions of our governmental prerogatives.
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